word
Spreading Activation
SPREH-ding ak-tih-VAY-shun
/ˈsprɛdɪŋ ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
spreadingactivation
Dictionary meaning
A model of memory retrieval in which activating one concept automatically activates related concepts in a semantic network
Examples
- Spreading activation explains why hearing 'doctor' makes it easier to recall 'nurse'.
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