You hear the word dog, and then you think of related ideas such as collie, poodle, and cocker spaniel. Which of the following is the correct term for this memory phenomenon?

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Spreading activation is the correct term for this memory phenomenon, where thinking of one concept (e.g., "dog") triggers the recall of related concepts (e.g., breeds of dogs). This occurs because concepts in memory are interconnected, so activating one concept can lead to the activation of related concepts.

You Hear the Word Dog, and Then You Think of Related