In an Experiment, Participants Are Shown a Pair of Letter

question 12

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, participants are shown a pair of letter strings and are asked to respond "yes" if both the letter strings are words and "no" otherwise. Which of the following pairs of letter strings are MOST likely to produce the fastest response?

• A) bread-bed
• B) bread-gert
• C) bread-butter
• D) bread-moth

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Definitions:

Short Erect

A term not clearly defined in a biological context, and might refer instead to a physical description of posture or growth habit; without a specific context, a precise definition cannot be provided.

Underground Stem

Also known as a rhizome, it's a type of stem that grows horizontally beneath the soil surface, often storing nutrients and producing new shoots.

Drupe

A type of fruit with a single seed or pit, surrounded by a fleshy outer part, examples include peaches, cherries, and plums.

Seed Coat

The outer protective layer of a seed that surrounds the embryo and provides defense against physical damage and disease.