Information Manipulation Theory Suggests That People Behave Deceptively by Manipulating

question 56

Multiple Choice

Information Manipulation Theory suggests that people behave deceptively by manipulating information in a variety of ways. According to the theory, which of the following is discussed as a means of manipulating information?

• A) altering the amount of information
• B) altering the veracity of information
• C) altering the relevance of information
• D) All of the above are discussed by IMT as a means of manipulating information.

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