According to Research, When a Speaker Presents an Unexpected Rather

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to research, when a speaker presents an unexpected rather than an expected position, we are more likely to attribute the message to compelling evidence and thus

• A) not be persuaded by it.
• B) be persuaded by it.
• C) respond emotionally to it.
• D) be unaffected by it.

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