__________ is the activation of specific associations in memory, often as a result of repetition and without making a conscious effort to access the memory.

A) Priming
B) Repressing
C) Displacing
D) Encoding

Priming

The process by which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Specific Associations

Connections or correlations between specific stimuli and responses, often studied in the context of learning and behavior.

Conscious Effort

The deliberate use of mental or physical energy to achieve a specific outcome.