You do not know many people with disabilities,but view a telethon in which people with disabilities are shown needing and appreciating help.The next day,you see a blind person walking down the street,judge her to be in need of help,and ask her if you can help her find her destination.The notion of helping people with disabilities was ________ by the telethon,and became accessible in this situation.

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The situation described in the scenario suggests that the telethon primed the individual to think about and act upon helping people with disabilities. Priming refers to the subconscious process of influencing a person's behavior or attitude by exposing them to a specific stimulus. In this case, the telethon served as the stimulus that primed the individual to help the blind person on the street. Option B ("clarified"), C ("validated"), D ("reinforced"), and E ("biased") do not accurately capture the role of the telethon in influencing the individual's behavior.

You Do Not Know Many People with Disabilities,but View a Telethon