When People Learn About Others' Positions-Without Making a Prior Commitment

question 80

Multiple Choice

When people learn about others' positions-without making a prior commitment and without discussion or sharing of arguments-they will:

• A)often take a reverse position.
• B)not adjust their own position.
• C)adjust their responses to maintain a socially favorable position.
• D)pretend they "knew it all along."

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