Why Do Peripheral Arguments Often Lead to Persuasion

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why do peripheral arguments often lead to persuasion?

• A) They are forceful because they present critical facts that are persuasive.
• B) They lead one to use rules of thumb, such as reliance on experts, to evaluate them regardless of the message.
• C) They are more resistant to the effects of distracting events.
• D) All of the above answers are correct.

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