A single frame in a movie gives the subliminal message "EAT POPCORN." What is the effect,if any?
A)A larger than usual percentage of the audience goes out to buy popcorn.
B)People who already have popcorn eat more of it.
C)A smaller than usual percentage of the audience goes out to buy popcorn.
D)The message has no measurable effect.

Question

A single frame in a movie gives the subliminal message "EAT POPCORN." What is the effect,if any?​
A)A larger than usual percentage of the audience goes out to buy popcorn.
B)​People who already have popcorn eat more of it.
C)​A smaller than usual percentage of the audience goes out to buy popcorn.
D)​The message has no measurable effect.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subliminal messages, like the "EAT POPCORN" example, have been widely studied and are generally found to have no measurable effect on behavior, such as increasing popcorn sales or consumption.

A Single Frame in a Movie Gives the Subliminal Message