Imagine That Lil Is Fourth in Line to Give a Short

question 79

Multiple Choice

Imagine that Lil is fourth in line to give a short speech in class this morning.If the "next-in-line" effect is present,what can be predicted?

• A)Lil will remember very little about the first speech.
• B)Lil will remember very little about the speech that precedes her speech.
• C)Lil will remember very little about the speeches that follow her speech.
• D)Lil will have equal recollection of the three speeches given while in line that morning.

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