After being presented with a list of 30 random words, Jennifer was asked to recall as many words as she could. In recalling the words, Jennifer remembered groups of related words, such as harp, flute, and piano. Jennifer's pattern of answers during recall demonstrates:
A)the self-reference effect.
B)clustering.
C)the serial position effect.
D)autobiographical memory.

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Jennifer's pattern of remembering related words in groups, or clustering, suggests that she is using a memory strategy to organize the information. This is a common phenomenon in recall tasks and is known as clustering. The self-reference effect refers to the enhanced memory for information that is personally relevant. The serial position effect refers to the tendency to remember items at the beginning (primacy effect) and end (recency effect) of a list better than the items in the middle. Autobiographical memory refers to the memory of significant events or personal experiences in one's life.

After Being Presented with a List of 30 Random Words