Which of the following is the best example of postconscious automaticity?
A) An advertisement for soft drinks flashes the word "thirsty" for five milliseconds. Viewers don't report seeing any words, but still feel thirsty afterwards
B) A participant fills out a crossword puzzle including aggressive words like "violence" and "hostile" as well as neutral words like "table" and "carpeting." The participant subsequently behaves more aggressively to the experimenter
C) A room is painted in shades of pastel blues and greens. While filling out questionnaires in that room, participants report feeling more soothed and relaxed
D) While on the way to work, a driver is nearly struck by a speeding car, but is able to avoid being hit. Shortly afterwards, the driver behaves very aggressively to a different car that cuts him off in traffic

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Postconscious automaticity involves the influence of stimuli that are consciously perceived but not necessarily consciously processed, leading to automatic behaviors. In option B, the participant consciously sees the words but is not aware of their influence on subsequent aggressive behavior, which is an example of postconscious automaticity.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Postconscious