The serial position effect refers to the tendency to recall best the ________ items in a list.
A) first
B) first and last
C) middle
D) middle and last

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The serial position effect refers to the tendency to remember the first and last items in a list more easily, while the middle items are more easily forgotten or mixed up. This is because the first items receive more attention and may be rehearsed more, while the last items are still fresh in memory when it comes time to recall.

The Serial Position Effect Refers to the Tendency to Recall