The Word Frequency Effect Refers to the Fact That We

question 9

Multiple Choice

The word frequency effect refers to the fact that we respond more

• A) slowly to low-frequency words than high-frequency words.
• B) slowly to letters appearing in nonwords than letters appearing in words.
• C) quickly to letters that appear multiple times in a word than just once in a word.
• D) quickly to phonemes that appear multiple times in a word than just once in a word.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory, typically involving sensory input being transformed into meaningful representations.

Storage

The process of retaining information or materials over time, applicable both to memory in the human brain and to physical repositories like warehouses.

Retrieval

Refers to the process of accessing and retrieving information from one's memory.

Acquisition

The process of learning or acquiring new information or behaviors.