The P600, also known as the SPS, is an ERP component that is sensitive to the violation of expectations based mostly on
A)the physical appearance of words.
B)the pronunciation of words.
C)semantics.
D)syntax.

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The P600 is known to be particularly sensitive to syntactic violations, meaning errors in the grammar or structure of a sentence. This ERP component can indicate when a sentence does not match the expected structure based on the rules and conventions of a given language. Therefore, choice D, syntax, is the best answer. The physical appearance, pronunciation, and semantics of words are not typically related to the P600.

The P600, Also Known as the SPS, Is an ERP