It is easier to remember an action if a person choses it than if the person passively views another agent (another person, or automation) choose the action. This phenomenon is known as the:
A) memory effect
B) generation effect
C) attention effect
D) none of these

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The generation effect describes the phenomenon where information is better remembered if it is generated from one's own mind rather than simply read or heard. This applies to actions as well, where actively choosing an action makes it more memorable than passively observing it.

It Is Easier to Remember an Action If a Person