Which of the Following Is True of Factors That Determine

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of factors that determine changes in attitudes?

• A) Two-sided messages are less effective than one-sided messages.
• B) Fear-producing messages are generally less effective when they provide the audience with a means for reducing the fear.
• C) The communicator's expertise and trustworthiness are related to the impact of a message.
• D) There is no existence of gender differences in persuasibility.

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