Concept information
Preferred term
Baker/baker paradox
Definition
- People remember more words associated with faces when these words refer to an occupation (baker) rather than to a proper name (Mr Baker). In other words, it is easier to remember that a person is a baker than to remember that a person’s name is Baker.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Baker/baker effect
Belongs to group
Bibliographic citation(s)
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• Cohen, G. (1990). Why is it difficult to put names to faces? British Journal of Psychology, 81(3), 287-297. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8295.1990.tb02362.x
[Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]
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• McWeeny, K. H. Y., Andrew W. Hay. Dennis C. Ellis. Andrew W. (1987). Putting names to faces. British Journal of Psychology, 78(2), 143–149. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8295.1987.tb02235.x
[Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]
Creator
- Frank Arnould
In other languages
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French
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effet Boulanger/boulanger
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/P66-X0VMPJWV-0
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