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Recency effect in free recall decreases with increase in:____________?

Correct answer: D. Delay prior to recall

  • A. Length of the the list
  • B. Exposure time
  • C. Number of previously learned lists
  • D. Delay prior to recall

Explanation

The recency effect depends on the last items remaining readily accessible in short-term memory, so it declines when recall is delayed. A delay allows these recently presented items to be displaced or forgotten.

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