Better Memory for Information at the Beginning of a List

question 39

Multiple Choice

Better memory for information at the beginning of a list is called the _______ effect.

• A) primacy
• B) suffix
• C) recency
• D) serial

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or pain to others, ranging from verbal abuse to physical violence.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the role of personal traits and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that can influence behavior and outcomes in specific contexts.

Internal Explanations

Attributions that relate the causes of behavior to personal aspects such as traits, mood, abilities, or feelings.