14 Ss were given the 6 strongest associates to stimulus words chosen from the Kent-Rosanoff list and asked to estimate the frequency with which each associate occurred. The results indicate a striking tendency for Ss to match the obtained norms throughout the portions of the hierarchy tested. Ability to match the correct rank of the response was best for primary and secondary associations.
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