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Which psychological principle did Thomas Edison deliberately use when demonstrating his phonograph invention to maximize public excitement and adoption?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'The von Restorff effect (distinctiveness) - he ensured his invention stood out by performing demonstrations with familiar songs that suddenly spoke words', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'The peak-end rule - he structured demonstrations to create an emotional peak moment when audiences heard their own recorded voice for the first time', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Social proof - he only demonstrated the phonograph to influential people first, creating a sense of exclusivity and desirability', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'The IKEA effect - he had participants help assemble parts of the phonograph before demonstrations to increase their psychological investment', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |