Remembering the First and Last Items of a List Better

question 415

Multiple Choice

Remembering the first and last items of a list better than items in the middle is due to

• A) the tip-of-the-tongue state.
• B) redintegration.
• C) the serial position effect.
• D) the pseudo-memory effect.

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Definitions:

Hypnotic Subjects

Individuals who are under hypnosis and are more open to suggestions, alterations in perception, and changes in behavior or thought processes.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased suggestibility.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling responses.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors that detect signals from damaged tissue and transmit information about pain to the nervous system.