After Watching a Detergent Ad That Claimed to Remove Stains

question 111

Multiple Choice

After watching a detergent ad that claimed to remove stains with "just a few drops," Jim stated, "I doubt any detergent can remove stains with only a few drops." This scenario is an example of a

• A)counterargument.
• B)support argument.
• C)source bolster.
• D)cognitive dissonance.
• E)source blockage.

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