According to spreading activation and priming, which of the following would most likely receive the most priming from the concept of Texas?

A) John Wayne, since he shot many movies set in Texas
B) Austin, since it is the capitol of Texas
C) Alaska, since it is a large state like Texas
D) George H. W. Bush, since he is from the Northeast but moved to Texas

Spreading activation and priming suggest that concepts closely associated with a given stimulus are more likely to be primed. Austin is the capital city of Texas, and thus would be more closely associated with the state than any of the other options listed. John Wayne's association with Texas is more tenuous, as he merely shot movies set in the state. Alaska and George H.W. Bush have even less direct association with Texas.