Tamiko Was Asked to Study a List of 12 Words

question 58

Multiple Choice

Tamiko was asked to study a list of 12 words then write down as many of the words as she could remember.She found that she was able to remember the first four words better than the rest of the words.This is called the ___ effect.

• A) recency
• B) primacy
• C) ordering
• D) hierarchical

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Definitions:

Stressful Events

Situations or occurrences that cause significant stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope and possibly impacting their physical and mental health.

Illness

A state of being in poor health due to disease, injury, or other physical or mental conditions affecting the body or mind.

Control of Event

The extent to which an individual believes they have power over occurrences in their life, which can impact behavior and psychological state.

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive abilities (such as memory, decision-making, or attention) that can result from neurological conditions, brain injury, or mental health disorders.