If You Want to Encourage Someone to Avoid Selective Learning

question 8

Multiple Choice

If you want to encourage someone to avoid selective learning processes, which of the following is most likely to be effective?

• A) Frame the issue in question as a knowledge gain, rather than a loss
• B) Inform the person that there will be a test on the material being presented
• C) Present the information repeatedly, so it is particularly familiar
• D) Encourage counter-attitudinal beliefs so the person will be motivated to evaluate both sides of the argument

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Definitions:

Response

An answer or reply given in reaction to a question or situation.

Blank

An empty space or a place on a document where information is to be filled in, or referring to something without marks or decorations.

Red Herring Fallacy

A logical fallacy where irrelevant information is presented to distract from the actual issue.

False Dichotomy

A logical fallacy that presents two opposing options as the only possibilities, when in fact more options may exist.