A graph of the serial position effect, where the likelihood of recall of an item is plotted as a function of the item’s position in a list during presentation, takes the shape of a(n) ____

a. ?J-shaped curve
b. ?line that begins at a low level and slopes upward to the right
c. ?line that begins at a high level and slopes downward to the right
d. ?U-shaped curve

ANSWER:
d

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FIll in the blank with correct word.

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The researchers conclude that their findings explain why so many women are addicted to chocolate. What concerns should a critical thinker have about this study?

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