Which Set of Stimuli Would Be the Best Selection for Having

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which set of stimuli would be the best selection for having people perform a lexical decision task?

• A) Common words "cat, boat" and uncommon words "peon, furtive"
• B) Concrete words "window, monkey" and abstract words "doubt, energy"
• C) Words "pizza, history" and nonwords "pibble, girk"
• D) Correctly spelled words "speech, potato" and misspelled words "speach, potatoe"

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Definitions:

Urge to Be Thin

A strong desire or compulsion toward achieving a lower body weight or slim physique, often found in eating disorders.

Anorexics

Individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and severely restricting food intake.

Severe Obesity

A condition characterized by an excessively high body mass index (BMI), often exceeding 40, which poses significant health risks.

Kleptomania

A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to steal items not needed for personal use or monetary value.