In an Experiment Subjects Heard a Tape-Recorded Sound That Sounded

question 145

Multiple Choice

In an experiment subjects heard a tape-recorded sound that sounded halfway between "dent" and "tent." In which of the sentences below would subjects be most likely to report the word as "TENT"?

• A) "When the (*ENT) in the fender was well camouflaged, we sold the car."
• B) "When the (*ENT) in the forest was well camouflaged, we began our hike."
• C) "When the (*ENT) was noticed in the fender, we sold the car."
• D) "When the (*ENT) was noticed in the forest, we stopped to rest."

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