Which of the Following Stimuli Would Be Most Salient

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following stimuli would be most salient?

• A) A twelve-year-old student in an MBA class.
• B) A 250-pound man at a meeting of the National Football League Players' Association.
• C) A Mobil gas station sign when you have a full tank of gas.
• D) A McDonald's restaurant sign right after you've eaten breakfast.
• E) An 85-pound girl at a gymnastic class.

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