Social psychologists use the term ____ to refer to a process by which a given stimulus activates mental pathways, thereby enhancing their accessibility.
A)priming
B)framing
C)schematizing
D)attribution

Question

Social psychologists use the term ____ to refer to a process by which a given stimulus activates mental pathways, thereby enhancing their accessibility.
A)priming ​
B)framing
C)schematizing
D)attribution

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Priming is the psychological process where exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, by activating mental pathways related to the stimuli, making certain responses more accessible.

Social Psychologists Use the Term ____ to Refer to a Process