You Are Running a Study on the Serial Position Effect

question 531

Multiple Choice

You are running a study on the serial position effect in your lab. You decide to introduce a 30 second delay at the start of the word list and have participants count backwards by threes. Then they are presented with a list of 30 words to remember. Recall takes place immediately. This procedure should reduce or remove the

• A)primacy effect
• B)recency effect
• C)episodic memory
• D)source confusion effect
• E)nothing-the delay needs to be at the end of the list to have an effect

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Definitions:

Organizing Information

The process of arranging data and information in a systematic way for easy access and understanding.

Main Idea

The central or most important idea of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.

Timing

The selection of the most appropriate or effective moment to perform an action or communicate a message.

Indirect Approach

A strategy in communication where the main point or a request is made towards the end of the message, after providing background or context.