Regarding Persuasion, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 291

Multiple Choice

Regarding persuasion, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Persuasion can occur during personal discussions with friends.
• B) The success or failure of persuasion can be understood by considering the three factors of conformity, compliance, and coercion.
• C) Persuasion involves any deliberate attempt to change attitudes or beliefs with information or arguments.
• D) Attitude change can occur in response to external persuasion as well as the internal process of cognitive dissonance.

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