During a job interview, Juan is first asked by her interviewer to speak about her strengths and positive qualities. Soon after, she is asked to mention her negative traits. The interviewer meets other candidates, but he reverses the order of his questions. Finally, he considers offering the job to Juan as he remembers her positive traits better than others'. In the context of persuasion, the scenario exemplifies ________.
A. the lowball technique
B. the sleeper effect
C. the primacy effect
D. the door-in-the-face technique
Answer: C
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