Juan Is a Member of His University's Debate Team

question 43

Multiple Choice

Juan is a member of his university's debate team.When a friend felt ill at a competition,Juan offered to take her place even though he had very little time to study her arguments in favor of adding a particular fish to the endangered species list.Which of the following is an example of how metacognitions can affect persuasion?

• A) Juan was not very confident in his memory of the prepared arguments and, as a result, the judges rated his arguments as not very persuasive.
• B) Juan was in a negative mood while debating and, as a result, felt strongly that the fish deserved to be on the endangered species list.
• C) Juan was in a negative mood while debating and received a low score from the judge.
• D) Juan felt unsure that he accurately remembered the prepared arguments and, as a result, felt strongly that the fish should not be put on the endangered species list.

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