Psychological Research Has FAILED to Support Which of the Following

question 169

Multiple Choice

Psychological research has FAILED to support which of the following claims?

• A) Subliminal messages can exert long-lasting effects on people's attitudes and behaviors.
• B) Post-hypnotic suggestions can influence people's behaviors.
• C) Alcoholism, schizophrenia, and sexual orientation are all influenced by genetic differences among people.
• D) An infant less than two days old can recognize the sound of his/her own mother's voice.

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