Using Their Hierarchical Model of Generic Memory, Collins and Quillian

Multiple Choice

Using their hierarchical model of generic memory, Collins and Quillian (1969) found that ________.

A) when the participants had to traverse fewer levels in the hierarchy, they were slower to verify that a sentence was true
B) when the participants had to traverse more levels in the hierarchy, they were slower to verify that a sentence was true
C) the only determinant of the speed of response was the length of the sentence used
D) the only determinant of the speed of response was the IQ of the participant