word association

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The researchers then explored whether AI success on this simple word association task could extend to more complex and realistic creative activities.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

I stood on one foot while tracking a swinging ball with my eyes, I did word association while walking backward, and I completed memory exercises.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2024

It also had a word association exercise, asking people to offer the first word or phrase that comes to mind at the mention of each man.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2023

Then when pressed, he’s a font of nonsensical word association.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

The common use of the word association for almost every kind of connection has rendered this subject difficult; from which inaccuracy I fear some parts of this work are not exempt.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus