In an experiment involving taste, researchers had participants try two versions of a cola, one regular and another, called "cola extra," to which a secret ingredient had been added. The researchers found that, when the tasters did not know that the secret ingredient was white vinegar, they preferred "cola extra" by a margin of almost two to one. However, when tasters were told the identity of the secret ingredient before drinking, they preferred the cola without vinegar 98% of the time. Which of the following, if true, forms the best basis for an explanation of this outcome?a Most consumers are excited by the possibility of tasting a "secret ingredient" and will always prefer that choice. b For most consumers, expectation strongly influences the ability to accurately distinguish flavors. c Most cola drinkers prefer beverages without vinegar, even when they do not know vinegar is present. d Researchers skewed results by telling participants in the second group what the secret ingredient was. e The first group of taste testers was disproportionately composed of people who enjoy the taste of vinegar.

i am a priest who cares deeply about the church. i have been called here to explain my views on indulgences and other proposed reforms. i would like to explain why my views are consistent with the bible and are correct.

even though you have attached neither the chart nor the generalizations, i have located them online. the right answer is d, since they are asking you about a generalization. you can only infer from the chart that between 2008 and 2009 the number of employed workers decreased significantly (from over 115 millions to 107 millions approximately), which signals some type of economic crisis.  

recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.

explanation:

recent improvements in technology have enhanced the pace of globalization. it is not difficult to recognize that technology has created the human race one big issue. there are several aspects to technology but they all serve to meet us the further. i can beat and be friends with a fellow, thousands of miles away. technology has also bridged the knowledge gap and has presented for the ready transfer of ideas and values.