Word Association

In this study, you will choose which of two phrases is associated with an image.

On each trial, you will see an image with one or more shapes. Then two phrases will be displayed.

Your job is to choose which phrase you think best matches the image. There is no correct or incorrect answer. Go with your gut!

The whole study will only take about 5 minutes; please stay focused!

If you are ready, click "Start Experiment".
Start Experiment
Study Progress
Which phrase is more associated with the image?

Done! Before submitting, please answer a few quick questions on this page and the next page.
(Please be honest! You will be allowed to submit the study regardless of your responses.)

1. Are you a native speaker of English? In other words:

  • You learned English fluently from birth
  • You are a fluent speaker of English
    • Yes No Not sure

    2. Are you a native speaker of any other language besides English? In other words:

  • You learned that language fluently from birth
  • You are a fluent speaker of that language
    • Yes No Not sure

    3. What language do you currently use most?:

    English Other



    Done! After you answer the below questions, you will be brought to the submission page:

    1. How did you decide which phrase best matched the image?



    2. There were several kinds of images you saw in the experiment. How would you describe them? (Just guess, do your best!)



    3. In each trial, there were two kinds of phrases that you had to choose from. How would you describe them? (Just guess, do your best!)



    Click the button below to submit your results, and then you will be redirected back to Prolific to receive compensation. Thank you!

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