If you better remember the words "happy" and "cheerful" from a list of words because they are characteristics you embody, you are likely experiencing _____.

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The self-reference effect is the phenomenon where people tend to remember information better when it is related to themselves. In this scenario, the person remembers "happy" and "cheerful" better because they embody those characteristics, which relates to themselves.

If You Better Remember the Words "Happy" and "Cheerful" from a List