When learning information that is in some type of order, such as Erikson's psychosocial stages, one needs to be aware of
A)encoding specificity principle.
B)the serial position effect.
C)rapid onset interference.
D)spaced practice.

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The serial position effect refers to the tendency to recall the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst. This is relevant when learning ordered information like Erikson's psychosocial stages, as it can affect how well different parts of the sequence are remembered.

When Learning Information That Is in Some Type of Order