The primacy effect means that:
A. The message that is presented last is the most effective.
B. When a speaker presents a persuasive message, it is most likely to be accepted when
the audience has prior knowledge of the subject.
C. The message that is presented first is the most effective.
D. Persuasive messages are rarely taken seriously.
C
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