Matching the Circumstances of Encoding and Retrieval Aids Memory

question 2

Multiple Choice

Matching the circumstances of encoding and retrieval aids memory. This phenomenon is known as the ______.

• A) primacy effect
• B) recency effect
• C) environmental context principle
• D) encoding specificity principle

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Definitions:

Basic Beliefs

Foundational principles or convictions that are accepted as true by an individual or group, shaping attitudes and behavior.

Antecedent

An event, condition, or cause that happens before another event and influences it.

Stimulus

Any event, object, or signal that triggers a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition, often used in the context of discussing the outcomes of decisions or events.