A group of researchers found that participants were more likely to correctly recognize a particular person in a photo and say the name of actor Brad Pitt when they had previously been asked a question about the inner part of a cherry or plum (i.e., pit), compared to those participants who were asked a question about something unrelated to his name. These research findings suggest that _____ can increase the likelihood of recalling certain memories.

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Priming involves the process of activating particular representations or associations in memory just before carrying out an action or task. In this study, asking participants about the inner part of a cherry or plum (a "pit") before showing them a photo of Brad Pitt likely activated associations related to the word "pit," making it easier for them to recognize and recall Brad Pitt's name. This demonstrates how priming can influence memory recall.

A Group of Researchers Found That Participants Were More Likely