When given a list of items to remember, people tend to do better at recalling the first items on the list than the middle of the list. This is known as the ______.
A) phi phenomenon
B) recency effect
C) chunking effect
D) primacy effect

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primacy effect refers to the tendency for people to better remember the first items in a list compared to the middle or end items.

When Given a List of Items to Remember, People Tend