While the Primacy Effect Is Thought to Be Due to the Early

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Multiple Choice

While the primacy effect is thought to be due to the early transfer of information to long-term memory, this effect appears to be due to information remaining in short-term memory. This is called the __________ effect.

• A)rehearsal
• B)serial position
• C)final position
• D)recency

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Definitions:

Human Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that carry information for the development, functioning, and reproduction of organisms.

Heritability

The proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes.

Genetic Similarity

The degree to which the genetic makeup of individuals or species resembles each other.