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 people are more likely to remember the first and last items in a sequence. Therefore, by asking to be either the first or last candidate interviewed, George increases his chances of being remembered more favorably by the interviewer.

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