You Hear the Word Dog, and Then You Think of Related

question 53

Multiple Choice

You hear the word dog, and then you think of related ideas such as collie, poodle, and cocker spaniel. Which of the following is the correct term for this memory phenomenon?

• A) spreading activation
• B) levels-of-processing
• C) connections
• D) productions

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Definitions:

Spatial

Relating to, occupying, or having the character of space, particularly in how objects are located and organized within it.

Three-Dimensionally

Pertaining to or involving the three dimensions of length, width, and depth to represent or perceive forms with a sense of solidness and spatial awareness.

Babbling

Early stage of language development, where infants produce sounds and syllables that do not form actual words but are precursors to speech.

Biological Readiness

The concept that organisms have innate structures or capacities that enable them to learn certain tasks more easily than others.