Which of the Following Statements About the Three Approaches for Inoculating

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the three approaches for inoculating against the arguments of other parties is false?

• A) The most effective approach is the "double defense" approach.
• B) The least effective approach is that of developing arguments only in support of our own position.
• C) The best way to inoculate people against attacks on their position is to involve them in developing a defense.
• D) Asking people to make public statements supporting their original position decreases their resistance to counterarguments.
• E) All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set (population) where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

Nonequivalent Groups

Groups in an experimental design that are not created equal, often due to the absence of random assignment.

Replication

The process of repeating an experiment or study to confirm the results.

Mozart Effect

The theory suggesting that listening to Mozart's music may induce a short-term improvement on the performance of certain kinds of mental tasks.