The Standard Explanation of Why Recency Effects Occur Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

The standard explanation of why recency effects occur is:

• 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 we know their source.
• D)we recall the items because they are still accessible in working memory.

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Definitions:

Interval Data

Data type where intervals between values are interpretable, but there is no true zero point.

Continuous Variables

Variables that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range.

Ratio Data

Ratio data is a type of quantitative data that enables the measurement of variables in defined units, allowing for a full range of descriptive statistics, including true zero values and proportional comparisons.

Nominal Variables

Variables that represent categories with no inherent order or ranking among them.