In the Figure Above, Ceteris Paribus, an Increase in X

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the figure above, ceteris paribus, an increase in x is associated with

• A) an increase in y.
• B) a random change in z.
• C) an increase in z.
• D) no change in either y or z.
• E) a decrease in y.

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Definitions:

Serial Position Effect

A phenomenon in memory that suggests people tend to recall the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or end.

Recency Effect

The tendency to better remember information that is encountered last in a series.

Salience Effect

Refers to the tendency of individuals to focus on items or information that stand out more noticeably or are more significant to them.