Two years ago,Naomi played the part of Lady Macbeth in a talent show.She recited an entire monologue from one of the scenes of the play.Now,Naomi can only recollect the opening lines of the same monologue.Which of the following tendencies is Naomi displaying in this scenario by recalling only the opening lines?
A)The recency effect
B)Proactive interference
C)Retroactive interference
D)The primacy effect

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Naomi is displaying the primacy effect, which is the tendency to better recall the first items in a sequence.

Two Years Ago,Naomi Played the Part of Lady Macbeth in a Talent