In Evaluating Retrieval Rates for Category Information for a Concept

question 53

Multiple Choice

In evaluating retrieval rates for category information for a concept, Collins and Quillian's semantic network approach would predict the slowest reaction times for which of the following statements using a sentence verification technique?

• A) A field sparrow is a bird.
• B) A field sparrow is a sparrow.
• C) A field sparrow is an animal.
• D) A field sparrow is a field sparrow.

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