Participants Who Are Told That They Are About to See

question 88

Multiple Choice

Participants who are told that they are about to see a word that represents a musical instrument will recognize the word guitar __________ participants who are told they are about to see a word that represents a form of transportation. This occurs because of __________.

• A) more quickly than; priming effects
• B) more quickly than; perceptual segregation
• C) as quickly as; priming effects
• D) as quickly as; perceptual segregation

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Definitions:

Adverse Events

unintended and harmful outcomes resulting from medical interventions, medications, or procedures.

Schizophrenic Experiences

Episodes or symptoms characterized by distorted perceptions of reality, often manifesting in hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, associated with schizophrenia.

Developing Schizophrenia

The process or phase leading to the onset of schizophrenia, a chronic brain disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and impairments in social and occupational functioning.

Expressed-Emotion Theory

A concept in psychology that high levels of criticism, hostility, and emotional overinvolvement within families can contribute to the relapse of mental illness in family members.