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Passage Summary: Researchers asked two groups about waking up paralyzed, but they added a "scary presence" detail to the question for the first group, which resulted in a much higher percentage of people saying "yes."

Reasoning: No reasoning (Fact Set).

Analysis: It seems people are much more likely to admit to a terrifying experience if you provide the spooky soundtrack for them. The discrepancy between 40% and 14% is massive, suggesting the 'strange presence' isn't just a detail—it's a prompt. Look for an answer that concludes the wording of the question heavily influenced how the subjects remembered or reported their experiences.

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Which one of the following statements is most supported by the information above?

Correct Answer
E
Option E captures the supported inference: adding a suggested context (the “strange presence”) coincided with a higher rate of reported recollection, so suggestion can sometimes increase reports.
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