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Remembering distinctive items better than common ones. Also known as the isolation effect.
Influences marketing design, explains why unusual events are more memorable, and affects learning and retention strategies.
This effect is used extensively in advertising and design to make brands and messages more memorable through distinctiveness.
"Warning: Your thoughts may be more influenced by what you had for breakfast than you realise."