A friend is more likely to remember a story of you running into a celebrity 6 months ago than what you ate for lunch yesterday because it is more surprising and unusual. This is an example of which design principle?
A) Comparison
B) Closure
C) Von Restorff Effect
D) Manipulation

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The Von Restorff Effect, also known as the isolation effect, predicts that when multiple similar objects are present, the one that differs from the rest is most likely to be remembered. The story of running into a celebrity is more surprising and unusual compared to what you ate for lunch yesterday, making it more memorable.

A Friend Is More Likely to Remember a Story of You