Question

While trying to recall a list of items in correct order, the tendency to remember the first items in the list is called _____ while the tendency to remember the last items in the list is called _____.

Answer 1

Answer: The primary effect, the recency effect

Explanation:

The first item in the list can be transferred to the long term memory and distinguishing the first items in the list is called primary effect.

Remembering the last item in the list is the recency effect and is associated with  in the short term memory.