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Self-Reference Effect

The self-reference effect, as described by Rogers, Kuiper, and Kirker in 1977, is the tendency for individuals to better remember information that is personally relevant. This effect enhances semantic encoding because relating material to oneself involves a deeper level of processing compared to information with less personal significance.

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