Retrieving Memories

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

On a serial position curve, items in the middle are

A
$Recalled only when paired with a retrieval cue$
B
$Recalled most poorly (no primacy or recency advantage)$
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C
$Recalled in reverse order of original presentation$
D
$Recalled best (strongest primacy and recency advantages)$

Explanation

Sandwich effect: middle items lose primacy and recency advantages.

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