When It Comes to Designing a Persuasive Message, the Authors

question 131

Multiple Choice

When it comes to designing a persuasive message, the authors assert that "It is best to fight fire with fire." By this, they mean that

• A) emotion is a much more powerful persuasive force than is logic.
• B) it is effective to match the type of message appeal to the basis of the attitude.
• C) before trying to persuade people, be sure to get their attention first.
• D) before people can be persuaded, they must be convinced to abandon prior attitudes.

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