According to the Current Explanation for How We Process an Ambiguous

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to the current explanation for how we process an ambiguous word,

• A) we typically ignore ambiguity until after we have completely processed the sentence.
• B) context constrains the activation of alternative meanings from the very beginning of processing. Therefore, many alternative meanings are never really considered.
• C) activation builds up equally for all meanings of an ambiguous item.
• D) initially activation builds up for the most familiar meanings of a word; then context helps to eliminate the irrelevant meanings.

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Definitions:

LH

LH stands for Luteinizing Hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the reproductive system, including ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

Thyroglobulin

A protein produced by the thyroid gland, serving as a precursor to thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed by the reaction.

Thyroid Follicles

The small, spherical structures in the thyroid gland that produce and store thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.