If you were introduced to a dozen people at a party, you would be most likely to remember those__________
A) who were most like you.
B) you were introduced to first and last.
C) you were most attracted to.
D) those with distinct facial characteristics.

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The serial position effect is a cognitive bias that suggests individuals are more likely to remember the first and last items in a list. In the case of meeting a dozen people at a party, being introduced to the first and last person might help to trigger memory of the other individuals in between. However, attractiveness, similarity or distinct facial characteristics may not necessarily improve memory retention.

If You Were Introduced to a Dozen People at a Party