What Does the Result of Research on Primacy and Recency

question 68

Multiple Choice

What does the result of research on primacy and recency effects suggest about human memory?

• A)The forgetting of information occurs in predictable ways.
• B)The forgetting of information occurs in a random manner.
• C)Human memory abilities are quite poor.
• D)We only recall information that is somehow unique and distinctive.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a retail merchandising business holds for sale to customers.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system that records inventory purchase or sales at the end of a period rather than after each transaction.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Merchandise Inventory

The goods a company has in stock that are ready to be sold, representing one of the primary sources of revenue for retail and wholesale businesses.