In a Self-Paced Reading Task, Participants Read Either Sentence A

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a self-paced reading task, participants read either Sentence A: "The teacher that criticized the student apologized" or Sentence B: "The teacher that the student criticized apologized." Because of the more complex syntax, participants who read Sentence B should show greater reaction time than participants who read Sentence A to which of the following words?

• A) teacher
• B) criticized
• C) student
• D) apologized

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Definitions:

Centralized Communication Networks

Systems where all communications are directed through a single central point, leading to streamlined information flow but potential bottlenecks.

Lack Of Response

A situation where there is an absence of reaction or reply to a stimulus, action, or communication.

UCC

A broad spectrum of legislation that directs commercial activities in the United States is encapsulated in the Uniform Commercial Code.

Seller/Lessor

A party in a transaction that provides goods or property to a buyer or lessee under the terms of a contract.