The Word Superiority Effect Can Be Documented

question 55

Multiple Choice

The word superiority effect can be documented

• A)in only the left hemisphere because this effect stems from the auditory lexicon.
• B)in both hemispheres because this effect stems from the auditory lexicon.
• C)in only the left hemisphere because this effect stems from the visual lexicon.
• D)in both hemispheres because this effect stems from the visual lexicon.

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Definitions:

Hamer v. Sidway

A landmark 1891 New York Court of Appeals case that established the principle of forbearance (refraining from an action) as valuable consideration in contract law.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has relied on that promise to their detriment.

Consideration

In contract law, something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.

Illusory Promises

Commitments made in a contract that are vague or unenforceable because they do not bind the promisor to a specific action.