Which of the following most accurately describes the serial position curve in terms of the multi-store model of memory?
A)
The items in the middle section curve are always forgotten following their encoding into long-term memory during presentation, resulting in a very low percentage of words recalled.
B)
The items at the end of the list of words are retained in sensory memory, and are often chunked to allow for more than 7 +/- 2 letters.
C)
The items in the middle section of the serial position curve are not in short-term or long-term memory, resulting in a low percentage of words recalled.
D)
The items at the beginning of the list of words are rehearsed several times, resulting in the words being retained in short-term memory, leading to a high percentage of words recalled.
Answer: C