George,a fresh college graduate,is going to attend his first job interview.He has learned that he is one among six other candidates who have applied for the same job.Applying his knowledge of the serial position effect,George asks to be either the first or the last candidate interviewed.Why?

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The serial position effect suggests that we are more likely to remember information presented at the beginning and end of a list or sequence. By requesting to be either the first or last candidate interviewed, George is increasing his chances of being remembered more positively compared to the middle candidates.

George,a Fresh College Graduate,is Going to Attend His First Job