The isolation effect is __________.
A)the fact that repetition leads to stronger memory traces
B)the fact that the frequency of events seems to be encoded into memory easily (or automatically)
C)improved memory for one piece of evidence that has been made distinct or different
D)the fact that rehearsal organization and imagery lead to better retrieval

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The isolation effect, also known as the von Restorff effect, refers to the improved memory for a piece of evidence that stands out or is made distinct from the other items in a list or sequence. This effect suggests that distinctive or unique items are more likely to be remembered than those that are similar to other items. Choice C accurately describes this phenomenon.

The Isolation Effect Is __________