Asked by Alyson Cramond on Apr 27, 2024
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Of the following pairs of words,which would you expect to semantically prime each other the most?
A) dog;shrimp
B) soda;pencil
C) sun;house
D) bread;butter
Semantically Prime
The process of preparing someone's cognitive system to more efficiently process or respond to a certain category of stimuli by presenting them with related information beforehand.
Dog
A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) known for its loyalty and companionship as a pet.
Bread
A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.
- Understand the contribution of semantic priming and cognitive thriftiness in creating and categorizing concepts.
Verified Answer
AA
Aneesa AhmedApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Bread and butter are semantically related as they are often used together in the context of food, making them prime each other more than the other unrelated pairs.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the contribution of semantic priming and cognitive thriftiness in creating and categorizing concepts.