Suffix Effect
The phenomenon where people have a reduced ability to recall the last items in a list when additional, unrelated information is added at the end.
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Executive Function
A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning, decision-making, and behavior regulation.
Generation Effect
A phenomenon where information is better remembered if it is generated from one's own mind rather than simply read.
Picture Superiority Effect
The tendency for images to be more easily remembered than words, highlighting the power of visual communication.
Google Effect
The tendency to forget information that can be easily found online, also known as digital amnesia.
Semantic Encoding
The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, enabling deeper processing and memory retention.
Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
Continued Influence Effect
The persistence of misinformation in memory and influence on reasoning, even after it has been corrected.
Cognitive Theory
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.