Bill conducts an experiment in which he pairs the word psychologist with words such as nasty, evil, and corrupt. Later Bill asks his subjects to give their opinion of various professions by rating them on
A scale from very positive to very negative. Of the following professions, _______ will probably
Receive the lowest rating.
A) mathematician
B) accountant
C) biologist
D) social worker

Question

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Since Bill paired the word psychologist with negative words, there is a higher chance that the respondents will rate professions related to psychology, such as social work, negatively. The other professions listed are not related to psychology and therefore are less likely to be negatively impacted by the experiment.

Bill Conducts an Experiment in Which He Pairs the Word