Research Has Found That the Primacy Effect Disappears If

question 272

Multiple Choice

Research has found that the primacy effect disappears if

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

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