When creating a presentation, many public speaking instructors will tell you to develop a strong opening or attention getter to your presentation as well as a good summary and finish. What aspect of memory best explains these suggestions?

A) parallel distributing processing model of memory
B) chunking
C) elaborative rehearsal theory
D) serial position effect

Serial Position Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to recall the first and last items in a list better than the middle items.

Presentation

The act of showing, displaying, or delivering information or data to an audience through various means such as speeches, demonstrations, or multimedia.

Public Speaking

The act of presenting information or ideas orally to an audience, typically in a formal setting.