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

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The serial-position effect suggests that people tend to remember the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst. Therefore, names in the middle of the list, like Debbie, Rose, Melanie, and Garrett, will be most difficult to remember.

Margeaux Is Introduced to the Following People When She Arrives