You are given a list of grocery items to remember to purchase on your trip to the store. These items are; apples, bread, celery, lettuce, grapes, and onions. According to the recency effect, what item are you most likely to remember?

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The recency effect is a memory phenomenon where the most recently presented items or experiences are more likely to be remembered than those presented earlier. In this list, "onions" are the last item mentioned, making them the most likely to be remembered according to the recency effect.

You Are Given a List of Grocery Items to Remember