Charlie is completing a "word search" puzzle

He first finds the word SOLDIER after looking for some time, but then is able to find the word MILITARY much more rapidly. This ability to find a stimulus more easily after encountering a similar stimulus demonstrates the process of
A) pegwording.
B) rehearsal.
C) chunking.
D) priming.


Answer: D

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