After hearing a list of items,peoples' immediate recall of the items is more likely to show a(n)________ effect than is their later recall of the items.
A) automatic processing
B) recency
C) memory consolidation
D) implicit memory

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The recency effect refers to the phenomenon where people are more likely to remember the items that were presented last in a list. This effect is stronger in immediate recall than in later recall, as memory consolidation processes that occur after the initial presentation can affect the order of recall. Option A (automatic processing) and option D (implicit memory) are not related to the immediate versus later recall distinction. Option C (memory consolidation) is relevant, but not the best choice, as it is not specific to the recency effect.

After Hearing a List of Items,peoples' Immediate Recall of the Items