The generation effect gets its name from:
A) comparing performances on a memory test between groups from older and younger generations
B) forcing an experimenter to generate stimuli that a subject must attend to
C) forcing a subject to generate their own stimuli in a memory experiment
D) none of the

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The generation effect refers to the phenomenon where a person is more likely to remember information that they have generated themselves (generated stimuli) compared to information they have only read or heard (provided stimuli). Therefore, the correct answer is C - forcing a subject to generate their own stimuli in a memory experiment.

The Generation Effect Gets Its Name From