Consider the following list of words: crocodile, salamander, gecko, alligator, turtle, newt, saxophone, tortoise, iguana, and toad.The von Restorff effect means that:
A)"crocodile" will be remembered well because it is at the beginning of the list.
B)"iguana" and toad will be remembered well because they are at the end of the list.
C)"saxophone" will be well remembered because it benefits from distinctiveness.
D)"gecko" will be well remembered because of its position in the serial position curve.

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The von Restorff effect states that distinctiveness in stimuli leads to better recall. "Saxophone" stands out from the other words on the list as it is the only instrument, thus it is more likely to be remembered. The positions of the other words in the list are not likely to have a substantial impact on recall.

Consider the Following List of Words: Crocodile, Salamander, Gecko, Alligator