Creating a Sense of Discomfort by Pointing Out Inconsistencies,then Offering

question 49

Multiple Choice

Creating a sense of discomfort by pointing out inconsistencies,then offering a way to reduce that discomfort,is a persuasive strategy called _____.

• A) values erosion
• B) motivating with positive appeals
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) inductive reasoning

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Definitions:

Chymotrypsin

Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the building blocks of proteins.

Ninhydrin

A chemical reagent used to detect amino acids and proteins by producing a deep blue-violet color.

Histidine

An essential amino acid in humans, involved in the growth and repair of tissues and the production of histamine.