Vera has a large color vocabulary and knows, for example, words that allow her to name a dozen different shades of green. Laura has a much narrower color vocabulary and knows only the basic color terms (e.g., "red," "green," "yellow"). If we test Vera's and Laura's ability to remember specific colors, we are likely to find that:

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Vera's larger color vocabulary suggests that she has a greater ability to perceive and discriminate between different shades of color, which can enhance her memory for specific colors. Additionally, research has shown that individuals with a greater color lexicon (like Vera) have better memory for colors than those with a more limited vocabulary (like Laura).

Vera Has a Large Color Vocabulary and Knows, for Example