While auditioning for a play,Theodore insists that he will audition either first or last.He believes that there are greater chances of him making a lasting impression if he is either first or last.In this scenario,Theodore is adhering to the _____.
A)absentmindedness phenomenon
B)tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
C)placebo effect
D)serial position effect

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Theodore is adhering to the serial position effect, which refers to the tendency of people to remember the first and last items in a list or sequence better than the items in the middle. In this case, Theodore believes that auditioning first or last will increase his chances of making a lasting impression on the auditioners.

While Auditioning for a Play,Theodore Insists That He Will Audition