Addressing Alternative Positions in a Persuasive Message

question 22

Multiple Choice

Addressing alternative positions in a persuasive message

• A)enhances your credibility and can strengthen your argument.
• B)weakens your argument,unless you use an aggressive tone.
• C)shows that you lack confidence in your opinions.
• D)is effective only with controversial subjects.
• E)requires that you use the direct approach.

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Definitions:

Biological Psychologists

Scientists who study the biological underpinnings of behavior, including genetic, neurological, and physiological processes.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people perceive, think about, and remember information, emphasizing mental processes.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles stemming from desires, impulses, or memories that are not within our conscious awareness, often influencing behavior and emotions.

Cultural Environments

The social and cultural settings that influence the values, behaviors, and practices of individuals and communities.