When Given a List of Items to Remember, People Tend

question 227

Multiple Choice

When given a list of items to remember, people tend to do better at recalling the first items on the list than the middle of the list. This is known as the ______.

• A) phi phenomenon
• B) recency effect
• C) chunking effect
• D) primacy effect

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Definitions:

Goal-Setting Theory

A motivational theory that suggests setting specific and challenging goals, along with appropriate feedback, enhances performance.

Down Payment

An initial, upfront partial payment for the purchase of expensive items such as a home or car, typically representing a percentage of the total purchase price.

Monthly Loan

A financial agreement where a sum of money is borrowed and repaid in monthly installments over a specified period of time, often including interest.

Motivation Process

The psychological activities that lead to the arousal, direction, and persistence of voluntary actions aimed at achieving a goal.