In Influence, It Was Stated That Mechanical Adherence to Certain

question 7

Multiple Choice

In Influence, it was stated that mechanical adherence to certain rules, like "Expensive = good":

• A) represents a shortcut path through the informational density of modern life.
• B) is often the most efficient method of responding.
• C) makes us vulnerable to exploitation of others.
• D) all of the above.
• E) only a and b.

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