Persuasion Is Most Likely to Be Successful When the Source

question 150

Multiple Choice

Persuasion is most likely to be successful when the source of the persuasive communication is

• A) perceived as trustworthy.
• B) perceived as ingratiating.
• C) dissimilar to the receiver.
• D) likely to benefit from changing the receiver's attitudes.

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