In a spreading activation network, a word like “lime” can prime “lemon,” and “lemon” can then prime “law.” If “lime” primes “law,” this is called:
a. mediated priming.
b. instigated priming.
c. transfer priming.
d. a tweetle-beetle battle.
Ans: a
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