Margeaux Is Introduced to the Following People When She Arrives

question 214

Multiple Choice

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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