In the process of ________, certain properties of a stimulus evoke a schema.
A) priming
B) differentiating
C) indexing
D) perceptual mapping

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Priming is the process by which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious awareness of the connection between the two. In the case of schemas, priming can activate certain properties or features of a stimulus that are associated with a particular schema, leading to the retrieval of that schema from memory. For example, hearing the word "doctor" might prime the schema of a medical professional, which can then be used to interpret or understand related information.

In the Process of ________, Certain Properties of a Stimulus