A researcher had participants read each of the sentences below and measured the time it took to read each sentence. Trial 1: The lamb ran past the cottage into the pasture. Trial 2: The dog ran past the house into the yard. The participants' response times were longer for because of the effect
a. trial 2; word frequency
b. trial 1; word frequency
c. trial 2; word superiority
d. trial 1; word superiority
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Fusiform face area (FFA) B. Parahippocampal place area (PPA) C. Extrastriate body area (EBA) D. Functional magnetic area (FMA)
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a. there is no increase in negative emotions until adulthood. b. adolescents do experience more negative emotions than children of other ages. c. contrary to popular belief, adolescents experience negative emotions less than children of other ages. d. contrary to popular belief, adolescents experience negative emotions in amounts similar to children of other ages.