According to research by Srull and Wyer, subjects are more likely to perceive hostility in ambiguous behavior if they:
A) first read words dealing with hostility and aggression.
B) first read words dealing with the benefits of "turning the other cheek."
C) were first mildly shocked.
D) first read a biography of the person doing the behavior.

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Srull and Wyer's research found that priming subjects with words related to hostility and aggression made them more likely to interpret ambiguous behavior as hostile. This is because the priming effect influences how people perceive and interpret information based on their recent exposure to related concepts.

According to Research by Srull and Wyer, Subjects Are More