The Spreading Activation Model Accounts for the Results of the Lexical

question 21

Multiple Choice

The spreading activation model accounts for the results of the lexical decision experiments that demonstrate priming by explaining ____.

• A)our unconscious daily responses to non-real words
• B)the quicker decision time with related words
• C)the strong connections between unrelated words
• D)the organization of related words in short-term memory

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Definitions:

Negotiable

Capable of being transferred or sold with ease and having the ability to be converted into cash or equivalent.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.

Nonnegotiable

Nonnegotiable describes an object or agreement that cannot be modified or transferred through negotiation, often referring to instruments like checks or securities with fixed terms.

Mortgage

A legal agreement in which property is used as collateral for a loan, with the property title transferred to the lender until the loan is repaid.