Which of the Following Statements Best Explains the Primacy Effect

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the primacy effect?

• A)It occurs because the first few items in a list receive more elaborate processing.
• B)It occurs because the first few items in a list drop out of working memory before being encoded.
• C)It occurs because the last few items in a list are never encoded.
• D)It occurs because the last few items in a list are more likely to be encoded successfully into long-term memory.

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Definitions:

Total Compensation

The complete package of salary, bonuses, benefits, and any other form of compensation given to employees.

Involuntary Turnover

The termination of employees from their job for reasons beyond their control, such as layoffs or dismissals.

Voluntary Turnover

Occurs when employees choose to leave a company for personal reasons, such as a new job opportunity or relocation.

Downsizing

The process of reducing the size of a company's workforce to cut costs, which can involve layoffs, selling parts of the business, or outsourcing.