Jake is showing his abstract paintings at a local art museum. To help increase sales at the museum's cafe, Jake wove the words "hungry" and "thirsty" deep within the intricate layers of paint on his artwork, so only he could see them. What concept is Jake using in an attempt to get museum visitors to spend money at the cafe?
A. Subliminal perception
B. Just noticeable difference
C. Extrasensory perception
D. Absolute threshold
Answer: A
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