When Jessie Sits Down for the First Day of Class

question 187

Multiple Choice

When Jessie sits down for the first day of class, the person next to him, Blake, is wearing a "Free Tibet" shirt. After a few minutes of talking, Jessie realizes that he likes Blake. Which of the following is most likely to happen based on the idea of social tuning?

• A) Jessie will express his anti-Tibetan views openly with Blake.
• B) Blake will provide Jessie with unwanted propaganda about the "Free Tibet" movement.
• C) Jessie may unconsciously alter his attitude to agree that Tibet should be freed.
• D) Blake may try to brainwash Jessie.

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