One problem with Vicary's study of subliminal perception is that ________
a) it demonstrated the validity of the concept of subliminal perception
b) it did not prove that people actually bought more colas and popcorn for several months after seeing the movie
c) it showed that subliminal stimuli had only very small effects on consumer patterns
d) it never happened
ANS: d
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a. neighboring b. voter participation c. individual well-being d. all of the above
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personalities. Indicate whether the statement is true or false