Question

During a poetry recitation, Jordan remembers only the last word of every line recited. When asked to recall what was said, he is unable to remember the words recited at the beginning of any line. This is an example of the:

Answer 1

Answer: This is an example of the RECENCY EFFECT.

Explanation: The Serial-position effect is a phenomenon whereby an individual is more likely to remember the first and last items on a list more than the middle.

The recency effect is a Serial-position effect in which an individual is more likely to remember the last set of information presented in a given list.