Margeaux is introduced to the following people when she arrives at the party: Derek, Kayla, Calvin, Debbie, Rose, Melanie, Garrett, Tom, Francis, Jane, John, and Vincent. According to the serial-position effect, it will be most difficult to remember the names of:
A) Derek, Kayla, John, and Vincent.
B) Francis, Jane, John, and Vincent.
C) Derek, Kayla, Melanie, and Garrett.
D) Rose, Melanie, Garrett, and Tom.

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The serial-position effect suggests that the items in the beginning and end of a list are easiest to remember, while the items in the middle are most difficult to remember. Therefore, in this list of 12 people, it will be most difficult to remember the names of those in the middle of the list, which are Rose, Melanie, Garrett, and Tom.

Margeaux Is Introduced to the Following People When She Arrives