Which Procedure Is an Investigator Likely to Use in an Experiment

question 188

Multiple Choice

Which procedure is an investigator likely to use in an experiment on the word-superiority effect?

• A) Show someone cards, each of which contains one picture and one word, and ask whether the word describes the picture.
• B) Start a conversation with someone who is performing a skilled nonverbal task, and examine possible interference.
• C) Flash letters or words on a screen, and ask what the person saw.
• D) Play different tape-recorded messages to the two ears, and ask what the person heard.

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