Which of the following statements is true of subliminal processing?
A) Objects are perceived to have humanlike characteristics.
B) Humans can process stimuli only above the absolute threshold.
C) Low-strength stimuli are perceived unintentionally by humans.
D) Purposeful allocation of information-processing capacity is developed.

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Subliminal processing refers to the processing of stimuli below the level of conscious awareness. This means that low-strength stimuli are perceived unintentionally by humans, making option C the correct statement. Option A is incorrect because subliminal processing does not typically involve perceiving objects as having humanlike characteristics. Option B is incorrect because subliminal processing occurs below the absolute threshold, which is the minimum amount of stimulus energy needed for a person to consciously detect a stimulus. Option D is incorrect because purposeful allocation of information-processing capacity involves conscious awareness and deliberate effort, which is not characteristic of subliminal processing.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Subliminal Processing