Abrams Et Al

question 19

Multiple Choice

Abrams et al. found that search for a target in an array of distractors was slower when the display was presented near the hands. They suggested that:

• A) Hand movement distracted participants
• B) Stimuli near the hands get more thorough evaluation, which takes more time
• C) Putting the hand near the display was uncomfortable, and this slowed responses
• D) None of these

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