The increase in reaction time related to an increase in the number of facts associated with a concept is called the:
A) interference factor.
B) fan effect.
C) engram coefficient.
D) chunking dilemma.

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The increase in reaction time related to an increase in the number of facts associated with a concept is called the "fan effect." This term refers to the fact that as the number of associated facts or properties of a concept increases, it takes longer for an individual to retrieve information about that concept. This is because the increased number of associations creates more potential sources of interference and competition for attention during the retrieval process. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

The Increase in Reaction Time Related to an Increase in the Number