Participating in a psychology experiment, Hannah hears this list of words: "truck . . . wheel . . . motorcycle . . . taxicab . . . bus . . . van . . . bicycle . . . street . . . " In which of the following hypotheses might we have the most confidence?
A) Hannah will not recall having heard the word "automobile."
B) Hannah will recall having heard the word "automobile."
C) Hannah will have difficulty recalling the words on the list.
D) Hannah will recall having heard unrelated words on the list.

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The list of words includes several modes of transportation, so it is likely that Hannah will recall having heard the word "automobile" as well. This is a logical and plausible hypothesis. The other options do not have as much factual support.

Participating in a Psychology Experiment, Hannah Hears This List of Words