Priming refers to being exposed to a stimulus (such as a word or image) that influences our response to a subsequent stimulus. In this case, being reminded of a stereotype prior to taking a test could prime someone to act in accordance with that stereotype, potentially influencing their performance on the test.

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What Is Priming

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What is priming?

A) a test for measuring empathy
B) being reminded of a stereotype prior to taking a test
C) the tendency for men to score lower than women in empathy tests
D) writing a test response in the first person

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