In a study by Bowers and colleagues (1990),participants were shown three words and were asked to generate a fourth word consistent with the series.Which grouping is a coherent series?
A)noise,foam,shade
B)blank,white,lines
C)army,sickness,pencil
D)light,folk,tapestry

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All the words in the series are related to the concept of "blankness" or "emptiness." "White" and "lines" are both associated with a blank sheet of paper, and "blank" itself is a synonym for "empty." In contrast, the other answer choices do not share a common theme or relationship.

In a Study by Bowers and Colleagues (1990),participants Were Shown