Stimuli That Are Below the Level of Conscious Detection

question 17

Multiple Choice

Stimuli that are below the level of conscious detection:

• A) have no effect on our autonomic system activity.
• B) may produce changes in autonomic responses that account for "gut feelings."
• C) are easily detected if we attend to them.
• D) produce memory loss.

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