The presentation of an ambiguous word,such as bank:
A) immediately activates the more common meaning of the word.
B) immediately activates the less common meaning of the word.
C) immediately activates both meanings of the word.
D) activates neither meaning of the word.Meaning is selected only after context is provided.

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When presented with an ambiguous word such as "bank," research suggests that both meanings of the word are immediately activated in the brain. It is only after further context is provided that one meaning becomes more prominent and ultimately selected as the intended meaning.

The Presentation of an Ambiguous Word,such as Bank