Research Has Found That the Primacy Effect Disappears If

question 29

Multiple Choice

Research has found that the primacy effect disappears if:

• A) recall is delayed for 15 to 30 seconds and participants are given a more demanding task.
• B) recall is delayed for 5 to 10 seconds.
• C) the participants are specifically told to use maintenance rehearsal while the list is being read.
• D) the words are presented more quickly, thus preventing participants from rehearsing the early words.

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Definitions:

Atomic Components

basic units or elements that make up a larger system, often referring to the individual parts of a molecule in chemistry.

Symbolic Notation

The use of symbols to represent ideas, quantities, propositions, or operations, especially in mathematics and logic.

Atomic Components

Atomic components refer to the simplest elements that constitute a complex structure, often used in the context of systems or compounds.

Symbolic Notation

The use of symbols to represent information, especially mathematical or logical concepts.