In a Study, Participants Listened to the Following Tape Recording

question 10

Multiple Choice

In a study, participants listened to the following tape recording:
Rumor had it that, for years, the government building had been plagued with problems. The man was not surprised when he found several spiders, roaches, and other bugs in the corner of the room.
As participants heard the word "bugs," they completed a lexical decision task to a test stimulus flashed on a screen. To which of the following words would you expect participants to take the longest to respond to?

• A) ANT
• B) SPY
• C) SKY
• D) ROACH

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Definitions:

Nightmare Disorders

A sleep disorder characterized by frequent and vivid nightmares, often resulting in distress or impairment in social or occupational functioning.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep; a unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, dreaming, and increased brain activity.

Shift Work Type

A work schedule that consists of hours different from the traditional 9 am to 5 pm, often involving evening or night shifts, early morning shifts, and rotating shifts.

Circadian Rhythm Disorder

A disruption in the natural circadian rhythm, the internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles, leading to sleep disturbances and other health issues.