Mort Is Trying to Convince His Parents That He Should

question 205

Multiple Choice

Mort is trying to convince his parents that he should enroll at a university in another state, rather than the local university. He has made five strong points that support his position, but his parents are not yet convinced. Based on the research into factors which influence persuasion, at this point Mort should

• A) add additional points that support his position, even if they are weaker argument
• B) ask his parents to think about their decision for a few day.
• C) repeat the arguments that he has already made.
• D) play some soft background music while he and his parents discuss the issue some more.

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Definitions:

Permanent Magnets

Materials that maintain a persistent magnetic field without the need for continuous energy input.

Natural Magnets

Materials found in nature that possess magnetic properties capable of attracting iron, such as magnetite or lodestone.

Magnetic Poles

The two ends of a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest, conventionally labeled as the North and South poles.

Natural Magnets

Materials found in nature, such as magnetite, that possess magnetic properties and generate a magnetic field without any external influence.