Asking a Subject to Judge Which Set of Clock Hands

question 7

Multiple Choice

Asking a subject to judge which set of clock hands produces a larger angle-"3:20 or 7:25" and then "2:15 or 9:20"-produces all but __________.

• A)symbolic distance effect
• B)evidence for the use of visual imagery
• C)the semantic congruity effect
• D)slower response times for "3:20 vs.7:25" than for "2:15 vs.9:20"

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobes

Sections of the brain located at the back, primarily responsible for visual processing.

Trigeminal Nerves

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory information in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and are responsible for transmitting information between the brain and parts of the body, mostly in the head and neck.

Arachnoid Mater

A delicate membrane that encompasses the brain and spinal cord, situated between the dura mater and the pia mater, part of the meninges.