Joe Studies a List of Words That Includes the Word

question 68

Multiple Choice

Joe studies a list of words that includes the word motel. He later completes the word fragment mot--- with the word motel instead of the word mother even though he does not consciously recall studying the word motel. This behavior likely occurs because of _____.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) episodic memory
• C) iconic memory
• D) priming

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Definitions:

Somatic Motor Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, enabling voluntary movements.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Target Tissues

Specific tissues or organs that are affected by hormones, drugs, or other active substances due to the presence of specific receptors.