The increased availability of knowledge related to what is currently being thought about, either by an automatic or controlled process, is called __________.
A) spreading activation
B) priming
C) a retrieval plan
D) associative linkage

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Priming refers to the process by which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a later stimulus, making certain responses more likely because of the increased availability of specific information. This can happen automatically or through a controlled process, where the mind is prepared to recognize and process certain types of information more efficiently.

The Increased Availability of Knowledge Related to What Is Currently