Conceptual Priming

Conceptual priming is a psychological phenomenon where exposure to one idea or concept influences how we think about related ideas. For example, if you hear the word "bread," you might more easily recall words like "butter" or "toast" afterward. This happens because your brain makes connections between related concepts, making it quicker and easier to access interconnected information. It plays a significant role in how we process general knowledge, allowing us to make associations and understand contexts more efficiently based on prior experiences or cues.