Word-frequency effects in long-term semantic priming and false memory

Several studies have used the lexical decision task (LDT) with the Deese–Roediger– McDermott (DRM) false-memory paradigm to investigate whether long-term semantic priming (LTSP) occurs following presentation of lists of items (e.g., bed, dream, snore) for related non-presented lure words (e.g., sleep). However, results have been mixed, with some studies observing priming, whilst others …