Charlie is completing a "word search" puzzle. He first finds the word SOLDIER after looking for some time, but then is able to find the word MILITARY much more rapidly. This ability to find a stimulus more easily after encountering a similar stimulus demonstrates the process of
A)pegwording.
B)rehearsal.
C)chunking.
D)priming.

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The process of finding MILITARY more easily after finding SOLDIER is an example of priming. Priming refers to the phenomenon where exposure to a stimulus (in this case, finding SOLDIER) makes it easier and faster to process a related stimulus (MILITARY).

Charlie Is Completing a "Word Search" Puzzle