The Recency Effect Is Thought to Occur Because the Words

question 119

Multiple Choice

The recency effect is thought to occur because the words at the end of the list:

• A) are rehearsed more and are more likely to be stored in long-term memory.
• B) are not bumped out of working memory by additional information.
• C) receive more maintenance rehearsal than words in the middle and beginning of the list.
• D) are more deeply processed than words in the middle and beginning of the list.

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Definitions:

Eye Blink

A rapid closing and opening of the eyelid, which is an automatic response to protect the eye from threats or to moisten it.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, essential for the body to use glucose for energy.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, critical for bodily function and closely regulated by various hormones.

Hunger

The physical sensation or condition that signals the need for food intake.