While auditioning for a play,Theodore insisted 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 suggests that people remember the first and last items in a series better than the middle items. Theodore believes that if he auditions first or last, he will make a lasting impression on the director and has a better chance of being cast in the play.

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