Table 3.
Results from Experiment 2 for Broca’s patients and unimpaired controlsa
| Probe position 1 Baseline | Probe position 2 GAP position | Probe position 3 500 ms post GAP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age-matched controls (n = 6) | |||
| Related visual probe | 937 (37) | 926 (53) | 896 (45) |
| Control visual probe | 935 (34) | 902 (45) | 920 (46) |
| Difference (control—related) | -2ns | -24ns | +46p<.05 |
| Broca’s patients (n = 8) | |||
| Related visual probe | 1191 (134) | 1170 (129) | 1171 (136) |
| Control visual probe | 1195 (133) | 1246 (138) | 1218 (143) |
| Difference (control—related) | +4ns | +76p<.05 | +47p<.05 |
Mean response times (milliseconds) and standard errors (in parentheses) are shown for related and control visual probes at three probe positions, indicated by superscript numerals in the example sentence: “The audience liked the wrestleri that the1 parish priest condemned (t)i2 for foul3 language.” Priming is indicated by a significant (positive) difference between the control and related visual probes.