If we desired to eliminate the recency effect, we could
A)present the words on the list more quickly and then delay the recall test by 15 to 30 seconds
B)delay the recall test by 15 to 30 seconds
C)delay the recall test by 15 to 30 seconds and prevent rehearsal with a distracter task
D)present the words on the list more slowly

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Delaying the recall test by 15 to 30 seconds and preventing rehearsal with a distracter task can help eliminate the recency effect by interfering with the short-term memory's ability to hold onto the most recently presented items, thus reducing their advantage in recall tasks.

If We Desired to Eliminate the Recency Effect, We Could