According to Balance Theory,which of the Following Best Explains Why

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to balance theory,which of the following best explains why one only has to be liked,not an expert,in order to be convincing?

• A) Experts are usually not convincing because they talk in an incomprehensible language.
• B) Experts are usually not convincing because they are not seen as trustworthy.
• C) People tend to agree with those whom they like in order to preserve cognitive consistency.
• D) People tend to undermine the expertise of those whom they like.

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Definitions:

Merger Clause

A provision in a contract stating that the written agreement supersedes all prior or oral agreements, focusing on the primacy of the current document.

Parol Evidence Rule

A legal principle that prevents parties in a written contract dispute from introducing oral or extrinsic evidence to modify the original agreement.

Parol Evidence Rule

A rule in contract law that prevents parties from presenting evidence of prior or contemporaneous agreements that would contradict the terms of a written contract.

Ambiguous Terms

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