After being presented with a list of 30 random words, Jennifer was asked to recall as many words as she could. In recalling the words, Jennifer remembered groups of related words, such as harp, flute, and piano. Jennifer's pattern of answers during recall demonstrates:
A) the self-reference effect.
B) clustering.
C) the serial position effect.
D) autobiographical memory.

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Jennifer's recall pattern of grouping related words together is an example of clustering, which is a memory strategy that involves organizing information into related groups to aid in memory retrieval. The self-reference effect refers to the phenomenon where information is more easily remembered when it is related to oneself. The serial position effect refers to the tendency for people to remember items at the beginning and end of a list better than those in the middle. Autobiographical memory refers specifically to memories of personal events and experiences.

After Being Presented with a List of 30 Random Words