Swinney's Research Suggests That When We Encounter a Lexically Ambiguous

question 12

Multiple Choice

Swinney's research suggests that when we encounter a lexically ambiguous word,we process ______.

• A)only the most common meaning
• B)the meaning that is primed by the context
• C)first the most common meaning,and then (if necessary)the one that fits the context
• D)both meanings at first,then suppress the inappropriate meaning

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Definitions:

Air Cargo

Goods being transported by aircraft, often for commercial purposes or rapid delivery.

Pollutants

Substances or objects that cause pollution, negatively affecting air, water, or soil quality.

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or utility gained by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Private Cost

The additional cost incurred by a producer or a consumer for producing or consuming one more unit of a good, excluding any external costs.