As discussed in the textbook, research participants who read a story about a character named "Donald"-a character who engages in skydiving, demolition derby driving, and other similar activities-tend to think that Donald is especially reckless when they have been ____.
A) primed with words like "dangerous" and "risky"
B) primed with words like "fun" and "adventurous"
C) asked to avoid the fundamental attribution error
D) asked to avoid the ultimate attribution error

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Priming participants with words like "dangerous" and "risky" activates the concept of risk-taking and danger in their minds, leading them to view Donald as even more reckless. This demonstrates the power of priming on our cognitive processes and judgments.

As Discussed in the Textbook, Research Participants Who Read a Story