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Simon effects

Simon effects is the plural of Simon effect.

Meaning of Simon effect

Noun

Simon effect (plural Simon effects)

  1. The finding that reactions are usually faster and more accurate when the stimulus occurs in the same relative location as the response, even if the stimulus location is irrelevant to the task.
    • Studies by Ellen Bialystok at York University in Toronto revealed that bilingual speakers showed a reduced Simon effect compared to monolinguals.2019, Albert Costa, translated by John W. Schwieter, The Bilingual Brain, Penguin, published 2021, page 99

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What is Simon effects the plural of?
Simon effects is the plural of Simon effect.

Words near Simon effects in the dictionary

  1. simoleon
  2. simoleons
  3. Simolivac
  4. simon
  5. Simon effect
  6. Simon effects
  7. Simon plum
  8. Simon says
  9. Simon system
  10. simon-pure
  11. Simona

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