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:

Structural Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input into memory based primarily on the structure of objects, such as their shape or size, rather than their meaning.

Passive Encoding

The process of absorbing information without actively trying to remember it or giving it full attention.

Keyword Method

A memory technique that involves associating a familiar word with a new word to facilitate recall.

Concrete Word

A word that denotes a tangible object or phenomenon, which can be directly observed or physically experienced.