The finding that representational momentum is smaller for objects moving along a surface is attributed to __________.
A) context effects
B) semantic memory intrusions
C) representational friction
D) reverse inferential decoding processes

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Representational momentum refers to the phenomenon in which the mental representation of a moving object continues beyond its physical location, causing the object to appear displaced from its actual position. This effect is thought to reflect cognitive processes that facilitate perception and prediction of object trajectories. However, when objects move along a surface (as opposed to through the air), their motion can be hindered by friction, which may reduce the magnitude of representational momentum. Therefore, the finding that representational momentum is smaller for objects moving along a surface is attributed to representational friction. Choices A, B, and D are not relevant factors in this phenomenon.

The Finding That Representational Momentum Is Smaller for Objects Moving