For her anatomy and physiology class, Chelsea has to learn a list of the 12 cranial nerves in correct order. Spending extra time rehearsing _____ would help her counteract the serial position effect.
A) the first several items on the list
B) the last several items on the list
C) the items in the middle of the list
D) the first several items and last several items on the list

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The serial position effect suggests that people tend to remember the first and last items in a list better than those in the middle. By focusing on the middle items, Chelsea can improve her recall of the entire list.

For Her Anatomy and Physiology Class, Chelsea Has to Learn