Samantha Had Not Really Thought Much About Who She Would

question 54

Multiple Choice

Samantha had not really thought much about who she would vote for in the election,but for the entire month before the election she constantly heard messages saying: "Vote for Don Green.He's the best person for the job." On election day,after voting for Don Green,she told her friends that she believed he truly was the best candidate.Based on the research into factors which influence persuasion,it appears that Samantha has been influenced MOST by

• A) repetition of a message.
• B) the presentation of a one-sided argument.
• C) Don Green's expertise and credibility.
• D) Don Green's trustworthiness and likeability.

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