The Recency Effect Refers To

question 17

Multiple Choice

The recency effect refers to:

• A) a tendency to like a person you have recently met.
• B) a loss of long-term memory in people.
• C) later information more strongly influencing an impression.
• D) assessing the quality of recently purchased items.

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Definitions:

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including beliefs about one’s abilities, appearance, and personality.

School-age Children

Refers to children typically between the ages of 6 and 12 years who are attending elementary school and experiencing significant cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Realistic

Pertaining to the acceptance and representation of things as they truly are, emphasizing practical and factual views over imagination or speculation.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.