The Standard Explanation of Why Primacy Effects Occur Is That

question 52

Multiple Choice

The standard explanation of why primacy effects occur is that:

• A)we recall the items using sensory memory.
• B)we recall the items because they were stored in long-term memory.
• C)we recall the items because the experimenter always makes the first items the easiest.
• D)we recall the items because the primacy words are no longer be encoded elaboratively.

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Definitions:

HPA Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands, regulating stress response, mood, digestion, and energy usage.

Serotonergic System

Refers to the part of the nervous system that uses serotonin as a neurotransmitter, playing a key role in regulating mood, anxiety, and other functions.

Dopaminergic System

Refers to the neurotransmitter system in the brain that uses dopamine to transmit signals, playing a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in coordinating movement and influencing various aspects of behavior.