alleryWhat is priming in unconscious motivation?
AA past cue shaping a later response unnoticed
BA reward promised before a task begins
CA teacher's praise given after a test
DA deadline set to speed up a task
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A past cue shaping a later response unnoticed
1. Priming is an example of external circumstances shaping unconscious behaviour.
2. An earlier stimulus influences the response to a later stimulus.
3. The person is not aware of that influence.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Conscious and unconscious_
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