The superior recall for words presented at the end of a list is referred to as the ____________ effect.

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The recency effect refers to the superior recall for words presented at the end of a list, while the primacy effect refers to superior recall for words presented at the beginning. Rehearsal and serial position are related to memory processes but not specific to the effect described in the question.

The Superior Recall for Words Presented at the End of a List