Caleb wants to increase his social confidence,so he buys a popular CD containing subliminal messages.The CD's producers claim that if he listens to the music on the CD every day,his mind will perceive its subliminal messages and his confidence will improve.If Caleb sees results,what is the most likely reason?
A) His expectations have produced the results.
B) Subliminal messages are extremely powerful brainwashers.
C) Music of any type has been proven to improve confidence.
D) Synesthesia.

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The most likely reason for Caleb's improvement in social confidence after listening to the subliminal message CD is due to his own expectations and beliefs that it will work. The effectiveness of subliminal messages is widely debated and there is limited scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. Therefore, it is more plausible that Caleb's mindset and positive expectations are the main factor in his perceived improvement.

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