Term

semantic priming

Definition

after exposure to a primed word, processing of related words is faster

Term

lexical decision tasks

Definition

participants judge as quickly as possible whether a string of letters is a word or not -based on reaction time -unaware of priming

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Semantic priming effects (6)

Definition

1) LDT responses are faster for primed words 2) repeated exposure of two words (not associated before) can lead to priming effects and association 3) semantic priming can occur across languages 4) priming can occur subliminally 5) patients w anomic aphasia can show semantic priming effects -even with trouble with finding words 6) mediated priming effect: prime and target not related semantically, but can be activated by a middle man