Priming in Lexical Decision Tasks May Be Explained by the Idea

question 86

Multiple Choice

Priming in lexical decision tasks may be explained by the idea of ______.

• A)episodic memory
• B)encoding specificity
• C)spreading activation
• D)typicality effects

---

Definitions:

Digest

The process of breaking down food through mechanical and chemical means into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, implying that emotions are a result of the interpretation of bodily reactions.

Appraisal Theory

A theory in psychology that describes how individuals evaluate events as beneficial or harmful to their well-being, which then determines their emotional response.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving subjective feelings, physiological arousal, and observable behavior.