The _____ is especially prominent when you have to engage in a serial recall task, such as remembering a list of items in their original order.
A) context effect
B) misinformation effect
C) primacy effect
D) recency effect

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The primacy effect refers to the tendency for individuals to more easily remember items from the beginning of a list. This effect is especially noticeable in serial recall tasks where the original order is important.

The _____ Is Especially Prominent When You Have to Engage