The Tendency for Recall of the First and Last Items

question 228

True/False

The tendency for recall of the first and last items on a list, to surpass recall of items in the middle of the list, is called the serial-position effect.

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Definitions:

Stepping

A fundamental locomotor activity involving the coordination of legs to move the body forward or backward, often considered a precursor to walking in infants.

Blinking

The rapid closing and opening of the eyelid, which is a reflex action to protect the eye from irritants.

Motor Skills

Abilities required to control the muscles and movements of the body, divided into fine (small movements) and gross (larger movements) motor skills.

Finely Tune

To make very small adjustments to something in order to achieve the best or desired performance.