The placement of information in a specific message at the beginning, middle, or end of the message impacts the recall of the information. Which effect is this the basic tenet of?
A) contrast
B) congruency
C) linear progression
D) serial position

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This is known as the serial position effect, which states that the placement of information impacts its recall. Information presented at the beginning and end of a message is more likely to be recalled than information presented in the middle.

The Placement of Information in a Specific Message at the Beginning