The standard explanation of why primacy effects occur is that:
A)we recall the items using sensory memory.
B)we recall the items because they were stored in long-term memory.
C)we recall the items because the experimenter always makes the first items the easiest.
D)we recall the items because the primacy words are no longer be encoded elaboratively.

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Primacy effects occur because the first items in a list are more likely to be stored in long-term memory, leading to better recall compared to items presented later.

The Standard Explanation of Why Primacy Effects Occur Is That