Which of the following stimuli would be most salient?
A)A twelve-year-old student in an MBA class.
B)A 250-pound man at a meeting of the National Football league Players' Association.
C)A Mobil gas station sign when you have a full tank of gas.
D)A McDonald's restaurant sign right after you've eaten breakfast.
E)An 85-pound girl at a gymnastic class.

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Something is salient when it stands out from its context. Research has shown that people tend to pay attention to salient stimuli. A twelve-year-old student stands out in an MBA class.

Which of the Following Stimuli Would Be Most Salient