Descartes Says, "So That It Must Be Maintained, All Things

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Essay

Descartes says, "So that it must be maintained, all things being maturely and carefully considered, that this proposition-I am, I exist-is necessarily true each time it is expressed by me, or conceived in my mind. This alone is inseparable from me. I am-I exist." Explain why Descartes holds this view.

Recognize the role of source factors such as credibility, expertise, and attractiveness in persuasion.

Understand message factors such as fear appeals, message framing, and the structure of arguments in persuasive communication.

Comprehend audience factors, including self-esteem and intelligence, affecting the persuasion process.

Grasp concepts like cognitive dissonance and how they relate to attitude and behavior change.

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