The present study investigated the effect of imagery as a mediator in paired-associate learning. 45 Ss were equally divided into a Picture, Competing-picture and Word-alone group. The inclusion of the Competing-picture group enabled control of imagery in this condition. The hypothesis that Real-picture aroused image would facilitate paired-associate learning over Competing-picture aroused image was supported.
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