A target appears in one of the rectangles

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Participants are shown two rectangles. A target appears in one of the rectangles. Prior to the appearance of the target, a cue appears signaling the target’s location. In the majority of the trials the cue is correct; however, sometimes the cue is misleading. In the latter case the target could appear in the same rectangle but at a different location or in the other rectangle. Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be true when the cue is misleading?

Participants respond to the target faster if the cue appears in the same rectangle rather than in the other rectangle.

Participants respond to the target faster if the cue appears in the other rectangle rather than in the same rectangle.

Participants often fail to detect the target if it appears in the same rectangle as the cue.

Participants often fail to detect the target if it appears in the rectangle other than the rectangle with the cue.

Reference no: EM13340197

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