According to the Word Superiority Effect

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the word superiority effect,

• A) we have trouble noticing when one of the letters in a word disappears from the stimulus.
• B) we can recognize a letter faster and more accurately when it is part of a word, rather than when this letter appears by itself.
• C) we can recognize an unfamiliar word more quickly than an isolated letter of the alphabet.
• D) bottom-up processing is more helpful than top-down processing.

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Definitions:

Distressful Events

Incidents or situations that cause extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain, potentially leading to significant psychological or physical impact.

Affiliation

The connection or association with a group, organization, or cause, often determined by shared interests, goals, or identities.

Complementarity Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that positive responses elicit positive reactions and negative responses elicit negative reactions during interpersonal interactions.

Balance

A state of equilibrium where different elements are in the correct proportions or positions, often used in physical, psychological, and socio-economic contexts.