When the Phrase "Enemy Loses" Was Presented Subliminally to Participants

question 134

Multiple Choice

When the phrase "enemy loses" was presented subliminally to participants, these people:

• A)began to feel positive emotions.
• B)began to think of negative things.
• C)were more likely to donate to their preferred political party.
• D)subsequently overestimated their likelihood of winning an arm-wrestling match.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 7-12) where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Conservation

The understanding that certain properties of objects or substances do not change when their external appearance is altered, a concept children grasp in the concrete operational stage according to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

Gender-Appropriate Behavior

Actions or responses that society deems suitable for a person based on their gender.

Fathers

Male parents who play a role in the upbringing, support, and guidance of their children, having a significant impact on their emotional and social development.