Leno follows a reality show on television. When the final episode is aired, he is able to remember the remaining contestants on the show rather than the first ones who were voted out. In the context of the serial position effect, which of the following best illustrates Leno's tendency to remember the remaining contestants on the show?
A. the recency effect
B. connectionism
C. sensory memory
D. the primacy effect
Answer: A
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