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.

Answer: D
Rationale: According to the serial position effect, in general, most people will recall the first few items from a list and the last few items, but only an item or two from the middle. This finding holds true for many types of information, ranging from simple strings of letters to the ads you might recall after watching the Super Bowl.