Priming is a phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to another stimulus, often by making certain memories more likely to be recalled. This is because the initial processing of one stimulus affects the processing of another, related stimulus, due to the activation of specific associations in memory just before carrying out an action or task.

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Priming Is Where

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Priming is where:

A) recent experiences increase the likelihood of certain memories being recalled.
B) specific techniques are used to deliberately enhance memory.
C) long-term memories are enhanced because of distributed practice.
D) consolidation of memory occurs due to increased sleep.

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