In an experiment,researchers expose participants to subliminal recordings designed to boost their self-esteem.Based on existing research,you would be correct in predicting that the recordings will
A) interfere with the participants' capacity for sensory adaptation.
B) have no more impact on participants' self-esteem than a placebo.
C) improve participants' capacity for auditory transduction.
D) have a positive and long-lasting impact on participants' mood states.

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Existing research has consistently shown that subliminal recordings do not have a significant impact on individuals' self-esteem. Therefore, it is likely that the recordings in this experiment will have no more impact than a placebo. Choices A and C are irrelevant and not supported by existing research. The claim in option D is not consistently supported by research and is therefore not necessarily the best choice.

In an Experiment,researchers Expose Participants to Subliminal Recordings Designed to Boost