George Just Graduated from College and Is Going on His

question 43

Multiple Choice

George just graduated from college and is going on his first job interview. He has learned that there are two other candidates. Because of the information he has learned about the serial position effect, George asks to be either the first or the last candidate interviewed. Why?

• A) Either the first or the last candidate will be best remembered.
• B) The middle candidate will be viewed less favorably.
• C) The middle candidate will be rushed through the interview.
• D) The first and last candidates will be asked less difficult questions.

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