Word Superiority Effect
Letters identified more accurately when embedded in words than in nonwords or alone. Demonstrates top-down influence.
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Metadata only — each row links to the authors' own page. A date in the last column is the last time an automated check confirmed the link loads; it is not a review of the task.
| Implementation | Source | Languages | Link checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| word_superiority_effect · Pavlovia | Pavlovia | English | 2026-05-07 |
Key references
- Reicher, G. M. (1969). Perceptual recognition as a function of meaningfulness of stimulus material. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 81(2), 275-280. doi:10.1037/h0027768