Silas Participated in a Psychology Experiment in Which He Was

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Silas participated in a psychology experiment in which he was shown a series of word pairs and was asked to rate them on the basis of how well they fit together.Two days later,he was shown the same pairs of words,but this time,one of the words in the pair was missing.Nevertheless,Silas recalls almost all the missing words even though he was not asked to remember them.The type of study that he participated in was most likely interested in the effects of ____.

• A) priming
• B) heuristics
• C) the law of effect
• D) perceptual organization

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

An external locus of control refers to the belief that one's successes or failures result from external factors beyond one's control, rather than one's own efforts.

Internal Locus of Control

A belief that one has control over their own life and outcomes, as opposed to external forces having that control.

Free Will

The power or ability to make choices free from certain constraints, suggesting a form of autonomy or self-determination.

Type A Personality

Type A personality is characterized by a constant feeling of working against the clock and a strong sense of competitiveness.