APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Attention Modulates Preference for Words

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Cognitive

  • Katelyn Stephenson
    Texas State University
  • Emily Arzola
    Texas State University
  • Juliana Guerrero
    Texas State University
  • Rebecca Deason
    Texas State University

Abstract

This study examined the effect of attention on preference ratings of uncommon words. During encoding, participants were instructed to attend to an indicated word while ignoring a second word in each trial. Results showed participants rated attended words higher than both ignored and new words in a mere exposure task.

Human Learning and Memory

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