Daniel O'Keefe (2002) Defines Persuasion as "A Successful Intentional Effort

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Multiple Choice

Daniel O'Keefe (2002) defines persuasion as "a successful intentional effort at influencing another's mental state through communication in a circumstance in which the persuadee has some measure of freedom." His definition presumes that:

• A) persuasion may be accidental
• B) persuasion must be effective
• C) persuasion must be ethical
• D) self-persuasion is common

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