The fact that it is easier to recall items at the beginning and end of a list of unrelated items is known as the ______ effect.
A)primacy
B)recency
C)serial position
D)misinformation

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The fact that it is easier to recall items at the beginning and end of a list of unrelated items is known as the serial position effect, which explains the tendency for the first few (primacy effect) and last few (recency effect) items to be easier to recall. The misinformation effect is a phenomenon where misleading information can affect one's memory or recollection. Therefore, the correct answer is C, serial position.

The Fact That It Is Easier to Recall Items at the Beginning