Richard watched the presidential debates on television. His friend, Kayla, had to work and did not get

the chance to watch the debates, so she asked Richard for a summary. Richard could only remember the
first and last issues discussed.

This could be explained by which of the following theories?
A. Attachment Theory
B. Primacy/Recency Effect
C. Social Exchange Theory
D. Political Confusion


B

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