Figure this equation: Probability+ Scepticism+ Conditioned behavior: [I Am Comfortable With Mathematical Equations]

I side stepped a girlfriend as she undertook a social experiment. A Phych major she is.

So... In a plastic grocery bag was a brand new Iphone and Brand new Apple Airpods max headphones. In their respective unopened packaging. 1500$

We approached 87 random people on a very busy strip. The target was 100. Tourist, couples, both single men and women.

A single question: Would you like a free gift?

86 replies varied from mostly..." No thank you" " No I'm good" .... To just plain blank.

Are we Conditioned to expect a scam? A need to pay something? What?

Girl number 87 said sure. She got a cool surprise.

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monte3 · 70-79, M

Absolutely we are conditioned to avoid scams! We get about three calls a day selling car warranties, or telling us our social security will end, or.. the list is endless.
Hell I know I would be suspicious if I was approached as you describe.

Trippy · F

@monte3 Was intense knowing the possible out come as I watched her ask each person we approached.

monte3 · 70-79, M

@Trippy itight be interesting to see the reaction to something like offering to pay for your Starbucks order. Something smaller and known but still slightly awkward.

Trippy · F

@monte3 I agree. But as mentioned I was just a spectator. Was just incredible watching one after another refuse what was in that bag scott free. 🤷‍♀️

monte3 · 70-79, M

@Trippy did you friend just have $1500.00 sitting around for this experiment?

Trippy · F

@monte3 My friend is wealthy in ways unnoticed by the IRS. That experiment as applied to her scholastic endeavors was a gift from the government called a stimulus check.