It is much more likely that you will walk slowly through a department store if soft, soothing music is playing. By walking more slowly, you are more likely to stop and look and thus more likely to purchase. We can think of the playing of music as a way of persuading you to buy. Based on what was presented in the textbook, which of the following best applies to this scenario?

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The scenario describes how the environment or setting (context) influences behavior, as the soothing music in the store affects the pace at which customers walk, thereby increasing the likelihood of purchases.

It Is Much More Likely That You Will Walk Slowly