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In an Experiment, College Students Were Shown Photos of a Person

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In an experiment, college students were shown photos of a person flashed on a screen with either a subliminal image of a kitten or a face on fire preceding the photo.What effect did the subliminal images have on the students' impression of the target person in the photos?


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Favourable Attitude

A positive or approving view, feeling, or mindset towards an object, person, group, or idea.

Stanford Prison Experiment

A 1971 study conducted by Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.

Social Role

The part individuals play as members of a social group, which meets the expectations of that situation or environment.

Persuasion

The act or process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through communication and argumentation.

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