Kevin, an 11-year-old, wishes to attend a sleepover party at his friend's house. However, he is skeptical about his parents' permission. In order to convince his parents, Kevin first informs them about his good performance in the science quiz and then immediately seeks their permission to attend the party. The next day, his parents respond positively. In the context of persuasion, this scenario illustrates:
A. the consistency bias.
B. the self-serving bias.
C. the primacy effect.
D. the misinformation effect.
Answer: C
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