When Learning an Ordered List of Words, the _____ Items

question 35

Multiple Choice

When learning an ordered list of words, the _____ items are neither held in short-term memory nor moved to long-term memory, so they are often lost.

• A)first
• B)middle
• C)last
• D)first and last

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are deliberately changed or manipulated to investigate their effects on dependent variables.

Dependent Variables

In an experiment, these are the variables that are being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variables.

Participant Confidentiality

The ethical obligation to protect the privacy of individuals participating in research by not disclosing their personal information.

High Response Rate

A term typically used in surveys or studies to denote a large percentage of participants providing feedback or answering questions.