In a study described in the textbook, participants memorized either the word reckless or the word adventurous before reading an ambiguous passage about Donald in which he was described as engaging in a number of recreational activities (e.g., driving in a demolition derby, white-water rafting) in which he had risked injury and even death.This method was used to study the concept of

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The study described in the textbook uses the method of priming, which involves presenting a stimulus that influences the response to a subsequent stimulus. In this case, the words "reckless" and "adventurous" serve as primes that influence the perception of Donald's behavior as either risky and impulsive or daring and bold.

In a Study Described in the Textbook, Participants Memorized Either