Subliminal Perception Is Most Likely to Affect Behavior in Which

question 141

Multiple Choice

Subliminal perception is most likely to affect behavior in which of the following ways?

• A) People spend more time reading ads if those ads include subliminal images of sexual stimuli.
• B) People respond more quickly to pleasant words if they first saw a different pleasant word subliminally.
• C) Someone who sees a subliminal message to buy a product feels an unexplained urge to buy that product.
• D) A person who listens to a tape recording with subliminal messages to stop smoking quits faster than someone who listens to something else.

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Definitions:

Initial State

Initial State refers to the beginning condition or situation from which a process, system, or problem-solving endeavor starts.

Ill-defined Problem

A problem that lacks a clear goal or solution path, making it difficult to solve through conventional methods.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering creativity and problem-solving.

Mental Set

A framework or mindset that shapes an individual's approach to problem-solving and can sometimes limit the exploration of alternative solutions.