The tendency to remember the first and last items in a list better than the middle items is known as the:
APrimacy-Recency Paradox
BSerial Position Effect
CZeigarnik Effect
DRestorff Effect
Explanation
The Serial Position Effect consists of the Primacy Effect (LTM transfer of early items) and Recency Effect (STM retention of late items).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Cognitive Psychology
- Subtopic: Memory Phenomena
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