At a Computer Trade Show, a Representative from Mad Dog

question 128

Multiple Choice

At a computer trade show, a representative from Mad Dog Computers presents its product to the audience, and is immediately followed by a representative from Smelly Cat Computers, who demonstrates the benefits of her product. If surveyed immediately after the show, the audience is likely to report having been

• A) more persuaded by Mad Dog Computers.
• B) more persuaded by Smelly Cat Computers.
• C) equally persuaded by both companies if the presentations were comparable.
• D) persuaded by neither company.

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Definitions:

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