Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the life-Stage Hypothesis

question 422

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the life-stage hypothesis?

• A) Compared to youthful and elderly people, middle-aged people are less persuadable.
• B) Children are more susceptible to persuasion than are adults.
• C) Elderly people are more rigid in their beliefs and are therefore more difficult to persuade.
• D) As people grow older, they become more dogmatic.

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