Suppose that while you are watching a film at a movie theater the words "Drink Coke" are flashed on the screen at speeds too quick for you to see consciously. According to research on subliminal perception, which of the following is true?

a. You will get up and buy a Coke, but only if other people start to do so first.
b. You will get up and buy a Coke, but only if you prefer Coke to Pepsi.
c. You will be less likely to get up and buy a Coke.
d. You will be no more likely to buy a Coke than if the subliminal messages were not flashed.


Answer: D

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