Participants Are Shown Two Rectangles

question 10

Multiple Choice

Participants are shown two rectangles. A target appears in one of the rectangles. Prior to the appearance of the target, a cue appears signaling the target's location. In the majority of the trials the cue is correct; however, sometimes the cue is misleading. In the latter case the target could appear in the same rectangle but at a different location or in the other rectangle. Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be true when the cue is misleading?

• A) Participants respond to the target faster if the cue appears in the same rectangle rather than in the other rectangle.
• B) Participants respond to the target faster if the cue appears in the other rectangle rather than in the same rectangle.
• C) Participants often fail to detect the target if it appears in the same rectangle as the cue.
• D) Participants often fail to detect the target if it appears in the other rectangle than the rectangle with the cue.

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