Repetition Priming Means That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Repetition priming means that:

• A)if an item is repeated enough times it will be encoded even in anterograde amnesiacs.
• B)presentation at an earlier time can affect performance later on that same word, even in anterograde amnesiacs.
• C)priming occurs before presentation of words to amnesiacs.
• D)retrograde amnesia usually precedes anterograde amnesia.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

Mental skills that involve the ability to learn, remember, solve problems, and process information.

Maternal Scaffolding

A process where a mother supports her child’s learning by adjusting the level of help given according to the child's current performance.

Child Alone Task

A scenario or task in developmental or psychological studies where a child is observed while being alone to understand independence, self-soothing techniques, and problem-solving abilities.

Priming

The process by which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.