Regarding free recall of a list of items, which of the following will most likely cause the recency effect to disappear by preventing rehearsal?
A. Inserting a 30-second delay before recall
B. Presenting the stimulus list at a slower pace
C. Counting backward for 30 seconds before recall
D. Using a very long list (greater than 30 items at one item per second)
Answer: C
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