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A prime is a stimulus that encourages people to focus on some specific aspect of their lives such as their financial$$ well$-$being or the environment. Which of the following is NOT an example of a prime or a study of$$ prime$-$related behavior?

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A$.$

In a field study at a wine$$ store, researchers played either stereotypically French or German music on alternate days. On the days when French music was in the$$ background, people bought more French wine versus German$$ wine, and the reverse happened on German music days.

B$.$

A study of cues in the environment makes us more likely to react in a certain way even though$$ we're unaware of these influences.

C$.$

Richard made certain assumptions instead of conducting an extensive information search for a product. He assumed that the selection at Flash Auto was more than$$ sufficient, so he did not bother to shop at any other car dealerships.

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A group of undergraduates was asked to think about money and read phrases such as$$ "she spends money$$ liberally." Then this group and a control group that$$ wasn't focused on money answered questions about moral choices they would make.

E$.$

When people see pictures of$$ "cute" products, they are more likely to engage in indulgent behavior such as eating larger portions of ice cream.