Zachary watches a horror movie alone. Later that night, he wakes up hearing a strange noise and notices an ominous shadow moving outside his window. Fearing that someone is trying to break into his house, he turns on the light. When he looks out through the window, he finds leaves rustling and the shadow of a plant. Which of the following best explains the initial reaction of Zachary?

A. The confirmation bias
B. Priming
C. Centration
D. The misinformation effect

Answer: B

Psychology

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