One reason why textbooks place critical terms in bold-face is due to the premises of:
A) maintenance rehearsal
B) the recency effect
C) the formation of an implicit memory
D) the von Restorff effect

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The von Restorff effect predicts that the highlighting or emphasis of certain words or phrases in a text will increase the likelihood that they will be remembered. Bold-facing critical terms is an example of this effect, as it draws attention to the term and makes it stand out from the surrounding text.

One Reason Why Textbooks Place Critical Terms in Bold-Face Is