In an experiment, subjects were exposed to subliminally presented pictures paired with an electric shock. Researchers found that the subjects subsequently displayed signs of conditioned anxiety when the pictures were of
A) flowers and mushrooms.
B) snakes and spiders.
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) Neither a nor b is correct.

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Snakes and spiders are more likely to be associated with fear and anxiety due to evolutionary predispositions, making them more effective in conditioning experiments involving anxiety.

In an Experiment, Subjects Were Exposed to Subliminally Presented Pictures