In a Lexical Decision Task, a Researcher Finds No Effect

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a lexical decision task, a researcher finds no effect of priming. Which of the following statements is a plausible explanation for this?

• A) The researcher neglected to tell the participants that some of the test words had been recently encountered.
• B) Some of the test words were high in frequency, but others were quite low in frequency.
• C) When the priming words were first presented, participants failed to pay attention to the meaning of the words.
• D) Participants initially heard the words via a tape-recorded list but were tested under conditions where the list was visually presented.

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Definitions:

Batch

A set of goods or materials processed or produced at the same time, often used in the context of batch processing.

Split-Off Point

That point in the manufacturing process where some or all of the joint products can be recognized as individual products.

Sales Value

The total revenue attained from goods or services sold, calculated by multiplying the selling price by the number of units sold.

Absorption Costing

A costing method where all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, are allocated to products, thus "absorbing" them into the cost of goods sold.