If distractors are very similar to the correct item on a multiple choice test, _____ tend(s) to occur, while if the distractors are very dissimilar, _____ tend(s) to occur.
A)poor recognition memory; false positives
B)false positives; poor recognition memory
C)the serial position effect; redintegration
D)redintegration; the serial position effect

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If distractors are very similar to the correct item, it is harder for the test-taker to differentiate between them, leading to poor recognition memory. On the other hand, if the distractors are very dissimilar, the test-taker may mistakenly select them, leading to false positives.

If Distractors Are Very Similar to the Correct Item on a Multiple