Bargh, Chen, and Burrows (1996) found that students presented with lists of rude words were more likely to interrupt conversations. Which best explains this reaction?

A. priming
B. experience
C. heuristics
D. principle of parsimony


Answer: A

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a. Zimbabwe b. Zambia c. Kenya d. Oman

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