Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Word-Superiority Effect

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the word-superiority effect?

• A) You can find letters faster by searching for letters rather than by reading words.
• B) You can recognize the difference between C and J alone faster than in COIN and JOIN.
• C) You can recognize the difference between C and J faster in XQCF and XQJF than in COIN and JOIN.
• D) A single letter can be identified faster when people read the whole word than when they focus attention on the critical letter.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle contraction and alertness.

Skeletal Muscles

Type of striated muscle tissue attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movements.

Neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers. It also plays a significant role in movement and emotional responses.