Swinney's research on lexical priming revealed that a clarifying context influences

a. which meaning of an ambiguous word is activated.
b. which meaning of an ambiguous word is selected following activation.
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b


B

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Research on the STAI, which measures two components of anxiety, would seem to indicate

a. that the psychometric properties of the test are poor. b. each component is measuring a different aspect of anxiety. c. the two components are measuring the same thing. d. that the factor structure of the test does not hold up in Japanese culture.

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A child with fetal alcohol syndrome will most likely

a. be blind. b. have a small head, widely spaced eyes, and a flattened nose. c. be deaf. d. be born missing limbs.

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Non-medication treatments for ADHD usually involve a. Interpersonal and family therapy

b. behavioral programs and parent training. c. brief, inpatient treatment at a specialty hospital. d. cognitive-behavioral therapy and diet control.

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For a woman, having an STI without knowing it could lead to

A) infertility. B) increased risk of contracting other STIs. C) criminal prosecution for malicious assault. D) a reduced sex drive.

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