The serial position effect shows that when material is learned in order, the most difficult part
A) is near the beginning
B) is near the middle
C) is near the end
D) depends on whether the material is numerical, poetry or prose.

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The serial position effect suggests that items in the middle of a list are more difficult to remember due to the primacy and recency effects, which enhance recall for items at the beginning and end of the list, respectively.

The Serial Position Effect Shows That When Material Is Learned