The effect of one word or idea on the processing of a related word or idea is called ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: semantic priming
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In a study that compared twins to unrelated pairs of students, who were the same age and sex, the unrelated pairs of students were
a. almost as alike as the twins. b. much less alike than the twins. c. more alike than the twins. d. more motivated to find similarities than the twins were.
What do neuroscientists mean when they say that the brain is plastic?
a) The brain resembles silly putty. b) The brain can change over time. c) Most of the brain is the consistency of plastic. d) Most of the brain consists of structures that are similar to toys.
In the United States today, about what percent of the population is age 65 or older?
a. 2% b. 6% c. 12% d. 19%
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the personality of middle-aged adults?
A) Personality traits are so malleable that extreme changes can occur overnight with exposure to certain life experiences. B) Personality traits develop as a result of the interaction between biology and the environment. C) Personality traits are rigidly fixed by biology and are not subject to environmental influences. D) Personality traits evolve over time, and traits that promote survival are more likely to emerge than those that do not.