By Exposing Their Followers to the Arguments of the Opposition

question 186

Multiple Choice

By exposing their followers to the arguments of the opposition, then refuting them, one-by-one, theologians and politicians ______.

• A) unintentionally encourage their followers to believe the opposition
• B) have little effect on their followers' beliefs, either way
• C) give their followers a sort of psychological immunity to the arguments of the opposition
• D) often discourage their followers, causing them to disregard both sides of the argument

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Definitions:

Increasing Acidity

Increasing acidity refers to the phenomenon where the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration increases, making a solution more acidic.

Conjugate Base

The species formed after an acid donates a proton, characterized by its ability to accept a proton.

Stable

Referring to a chemical compound that does not easily decompose or change into other compounds under normal conditions.

HF

Commonly refers to hydrofluoric acid, a solution of hydrogen fluoride in water that is a highly corrosive acid.