Politicians Often Preface Their Remarks with Such Statements as "I

question 156

Multiple Choice

Politicians often preface their remarks with such statements as "I know that my opponent will try to tell you that I'm weak on crime." This strategy is an example of

• A) use of the peripheral route to persuasion.
• B) use of the central route to persuasion.
• C) attitude inoculation.
• D) low self-esteem.
• E) fear-based persuasion.

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Definitions:

Extrovert Traits

Characteristics associated with outgoing, social, and energetic personalities, including a preference for external stimulation.

Personal Experience

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Collateral Source

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