Research participants who read a story about a character named Donald, who engages in skydiving, demolition derby driving, and other similar activities tend to think that he is especially reckless when they have been ____.

A) primed with words like "dangerous" and "risky"
B) primed with words like "fun" and "adventurous"
C) asked to avoid the fundamental attribution error
D) asked to avoid the ultimate attribution error

Primed

The state of being mentally prepared or made ready for a specific task or reaction, often unconsciously influenced by prior stimuli.

Demolition Derby

A motorsport event where drivers compete by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another, with the last operational vehicle declared the winner.

Reckless

Marked by a lack of consideration for the consequences of one’s actions, often leading to potential harm or danger.