Which of the following stimuli is most likely to be automatically encoded by most people?
A) A photo of a steaming hot pizza
B) A photo of a crying child
C) A photo of a beautiful sunset
D) A photo of an angry mob threatening)

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Photos of emotionally charged events, such as an angry mob threatening, are more likely to be automatically encoded due to the emotional arousal they provoke. This is because emotionally charged stimuli often have a higher survival relevance, making them more likely to be remembered as part of the brain's mechanism for threat detection and emotional learning.

Which of the Following Stimuli Is Most Likely to Be