Question

What is the purpose of using a mask in word recognition tasks?

a. it allows experimenters to change subjects' responses.
b. it disrupts the word superiority effect.
c. it disguises the words so that a person cannot recognize them.
d. it serves to stop participants from continuing to process the stimulus?

Answer 1

The purpose of using a mask in word recognition task is to allow variation in topics and responses in the test takers. It helps bring every subject to the same level and hides words so subject can't regonize them.