In the Process of Persuasive Communication, High or Low Argument

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the process of persuasive communication, high or low argument quality might cause high or low counterarguing, which in turn could cause attitude change. What would the cognitive mediator be in this process?

• A) Argument quality
• B) Counterarguing
• C) Attitude change
• D) This is not a mediated process

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Definitions:

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F-ratio

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