Which of the Following Is, in General, Likely to Reduce

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is, in general, likely to reduce the persuasiveness of a message?

• A) The receiver's viewpoint is already fairly close to that of the message.
• B) The receiver has been forewarned about the message.
• C) A two-sided appeal is used.
• D) The source is physically attractive.

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Definitions:

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