is the likelihood for items to be recalled correctly if relayed orally rather than visually.
MODALITY EFFECT: "Items which are presented orally are more likely to be correctly recalled over items presented visually, this is the modality effect."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "MODALITY EFFECT," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/modality-effect/ (accessed March 22, 2023).
