Moishe Can Remember Only the First Two Items and the Last

question 209

Multiple Choice

Moishe can remember only the first two items and the last two items on the grocery list that his wife just read to him over the phone. The other five items in between are gone. This is an example of the ________.

• A) encoding specificity effect
• B) serial position effect
• C) TOT effect
• D) reintegrative effect

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Definitions:

Securely Attached

A classification in attachment theory where individuals feel confident and trusting in their relationships.

Insecurely Attached

A category in attachment theory describing a type of attachment relationship where individuals are less likely to use their caregiver as a secure base and may exhibit anxiety or avoidance.

Attachment Process

The development and strengthening of the emotional bond between individuals, influencing social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Harry Harlow

An American psychologist best known for his research on social isolation and maternal separation in rhesus monkeys, which has implications for understanding human attachment and social development.