The Increased Memory for the First Bits of Information Presented

question 167

Multiple Choice

The increased memory for the first bits of information presented in a string of information is known as the ____.

• A) latency effect
• B) recency effect
• C) primacy effect
• D) serial effect

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

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