Reading the Word "Petal" in a Paragraph Before Presenting the Letters

question 213

Multiple Choice

Reading the word "petal" in a paragraph before presenting the letters "ltepa" may predispose the respondent to solve the anagram as "petal" rather than "plate". This phenomenon is called

• A) cognitive facilitation.
• B) priming.
• C) spreading activation.
• D) hindsight bias.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often leading to disinhibited behavior, usually in group settings.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring in group settings that foster anonymity.

Social Facilitation

When the mere presence of others improves performance.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon by which a group's prevailing attitudes or beliefs become more extreme following group discussions, as members tend to support more extreme positions.