Participants Exposed to Weak Arguments That Contradicted Common Knowledge or Beliefs

question 83

Multiple Choice

Participants exposed to weak arguments that contradicted common knowledge or beliefs were _____ likely to be persuaded by _____ a few days later.

• A)more;fear appeals
• B)more;weaker arguments
• C)less;stronger arguments
• D)less;emotional appeals

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Definitions:

Red Sweater

A clothing item designed for the upper body, characterized by its red color and typically made from wool or synthetic materials.

Exam

A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.

Meat

The flesh of animals as used for food.

Post Hoc

short for 'Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc', a logical fallacy where one assumes that since event Y followed event X, event X must have caused event Y.