The Phonological Similarity Effect Is the Finding That __________

question 67

Multiple Choice

The phonological similarity effect is the finding that __________.

• A) it is hard to remember a set of words that sound similar
• B) it is easier to remember a set of words that sound similar
• C) it is easier to remember words that have been heard rather than read
• D) it is harder to remember words that have been heard rather than read

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Molecules

Biological molecules that regulate gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, influencing traits and potentially health outcomes across generations.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, making them genetically distinct, unlike identical twins.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits, sharing the same genetics.

Epigenetic Marks

Variations in DNA and histone proteins that contribute to the regulation of gene expression without changing the sequence of the DNA.