If You Want to Convince a Friend to Abandon an Attitude

question 45

Multiple Choice

If you want to convince a friend to abandon an attitude and start thinking more like you, what would be the best approach?

• A) Provide information that will use fear to manipulate your friend into changing his attitude.
• B) Use a subtle form of criticism so that you friend feels bad about himself for holding his current attitude.
• C) Be cautious in your approach and do not promote an idea that is too different than your friend's current attitude.
• D) Present a strong argument that is diametrically opposed to what your friend currently believes.