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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Exp Psychol Learn Mem Cogn. 2019 Mar 18;45(11):2010–2035. doi: 10.1037/xlm0000694
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1 The cameraman/actress slapped the actor. frustrated and visibly upset
2 The boxer ignored the cowboy/cowgirl. terribly distressed and anxious
3 The clergyman/monk supported the monk/godmother. worried
4 The choirboy/boy approached the boyscout/girl. unpopular
5 The mermaid encountered the goddess/god. fearless, brave, and adventurous
6 The stableman bothered the shepherd/shepherdess. fussy and demanding
7 The saleswoman contacted the businesswoman/businessman. rich and successful
8 The noblewoman blackmailed the countess/count. struggling
9 The sorcerer misunderstood the god/goddess. distracted
10 The housemaid followed the lady/gentleman. tall and good-looking
11 The schoolgirl/schoolboy poked the woman. lively and energetic
12 The ballerina/football player photographed the cheerleader. outgoing and well-connected
13 The friar supported the congressman/congresswoman. enthusiastic
14 The policeman/policewoman accused the detective. undercover
15 The emperor/empress betrayed the colonel. completely weak and powerless
16 The policewoman/stewardess helped the godmother/godfather. wise and considerate
17 The baroness visited the empress/baron. scared
18 The deliveryman phoned the milkman/maid. impatient and terribly irate
19 The shepherdess/lady congratulated the princess/shepherd. deeply happy and relieved
20 The nun attacked the widow/priest. inexperienced
21 The governess bribed the mistress/governor. cunning and appallingly dishonest
22 The headmaster tripped the governor/headmistress. lazy and disorganized
23 The nobleman/heiress misled the lord. greedy and selfish
24 The Dutchman/Dutchwoman rescued the sportsman. strong and muscular
25 The gunman/ballerina shot the pilot. heartless
26 The sorceress/wizard killed the witch. cold and ruthless
27 The baron/heroine defied the bishop. panicked and incompetent
28 The bachelorette spotted the girl/bachelor. smart and vigilant
29 The chairwoman/chairman argued with the duchess. obstinate and confrontative
30 The camerawoman/cameraman welcomed the actress/camerawoman. world-famous
31 The wizard/sorceress trapped the sailor. loyal and patriotic
32 The choirgirl/choirboy photographed the bridesmaid. creative and artistic
33 The housewife mistreated the maid/milkman. mentally ill
34 The barmaid missed the waitress/waiter. kind and caring
35 The clergyman supported the monk/priestess. knowledgeable and dedicated
36 The salesgirl/salesman consulted with the nanny. sad and lonely
37 The horseman intimidated the huntsman/queen. courageous
38 The fisherman negotiated with the gentleman/salesgirl. highly cautious
39 The anchorman debated with the spokesman/spokeswoman. eloquent and articulate
40 The prince/princess criticized the king. cruel and merciless