Suffix Effect
The Suffix Effect is a memory bias where adding a meaningless sound or word at the end of a list makes it harder to recall the items just before it.
This occurs because the suffix acts as a distractor, disrupting the brain's ability to use the final item as a recall cue. For example, after hearing a list of words followed by a neutral sound like 'beep,' people struggle to remember the last few words. It demonstrates how memory relies on structural cues.
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