In an Experiment on Prototypes and Semantic Priming, Miles and Minda

question 54

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on prototypes and semantic priming, Miles and Minda (2012) found that priming:

• A)led to faster judgments for prototypical category members.
• B)led to slower judgments for prototypical category members.
• C)priming does not affect prototype affirmation.
• D)priming was not measurable when judgment processes were not affected.

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Definitions:

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, indicating a missed detection of an effect.

Commuted

Traveling regularly over a long distance between one's home and place of work or study.

Survey

a method of gathering information by asking a series of questions to a group of people.

Type I Error

The mistaken dismissal of a correct null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."