It was proposed that the m continued association method of scaling meaningfulness would produce satiation effects in semantic differential ratings of m. Control and experimental Ss associated to and rated on semantic differential scales 6 levels of m. A 2 × 6 analysis of variance showed no satiation effects. Possible reasons for this are discussed.
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