Under Certain Circumstances, When the Conceptual Representation of an Item

question 37

Multiple Choice

Under certain circumstances, when the conceptual representation of an item is activated, there is subsequent difficulty activating the corresponding word form in the mental lexicon, even though other information about the item can be accessed. This phenomenon is called

• A)minimal attachment.
• B)dysarthria.
• C)lemma interference.
• D)the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Virus

A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, playing a significant role in the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens.

Fungi

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

Antigens

Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign, triggering an immune response.