In an implicit memory experiment, participants are first briefly exposed to unusual, lengthy words in Phase I; later in the week, in Phase II, participants return for a word completion task, in which they attempt to fill in the missing letters of each of a list of words (e.g., p _ _ _ u d _ _ e). Some of the words correspond to Phase I words; others do not. The Phase I word is termed a _______; Phase II words that also appeared in Phase I should be completed ________ accurately than those that did not.
A)prime; less
B)prime; more
C)probe; less
D)probe; more

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The Phase I word is termed a "prime," and because of the prior exposure to these words, participants should be able to complete Phase II words that also appeared in Phase I more accurately than those that did not. This is due to the effect of implicit memory, where previous experiences aid in the performance of a task without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

In an Implicit Memory Experiment, Participants Are First Briefly Exposed