Mei has watched and heard many news reports lately about gun violence. When she hears that a murder has been committed in her city, she immediately thinks the victim must have been shot, even though the reporter doesn't mention the cause of death. This is an example of which process?
A) priming
B) surveillance
C) uncertainty
D) salience

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Mei's immediate assumption that the victim was shot is an example of priming, where recent exposure to news about gun violence influences her perception and expectations about unrelated events.

Mei Has Watched and Heard Many News Reports Lately About