Priming based on specific expectations about the identity of the upcoming stimulus produces

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Priming based on specific expectations about the identity of the upcoming stimulus produces a benefit for processing if the expectations are correct but slows processing if the expectations are incorrect. Correct expectations allow for faster and more efficient processing, while incorrect expectations require additional time and processing resources to adjust to the actual stimulus. This is known as expectation-based priming. This is different from stimulus-based repetition priming, which produces a benefit for processing regardless of expectations or context.

Priming Based on Specific Expectations About the Identity of the Upcoming