Passage Summary: Students were nudged to think about a specific disease; a week later, they automatically looked for that same disease in a new patient without being told to do so.

Reasoning: Medical students who were initially asked leading questions about a specific diagnosis for a patient later defaulted to testing for that same diagnosis when presented with a similar case a week later, even without being prompted.

Analysis: The data shows a strong correlation between the initial suggestion (the leading question) and the students' subsequent independent behavior. The study suggests that an initial prompt can create a lasting bias in a clinician's diagnostic process. When looking for the best-supported statement, look for an answer that synthesizes these facts into a general principle about how external suggestions can influence future professional judgment.