Evidence Suggests That Two-Sided Arguments Work Best When

question 4

Multiple Choice

Evidence suggests that two-sided arguments work best when:

• A) The audience is not well-educated
• B) The audience will not be exposed to any other form of counterpersuasion
• C) The audience initially agrees with your position
• D) You want your message to endure
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Managers

Individuals in an organization responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company, often involved in making crucial corporate decisions.

Pork-Barrel Legislation

Government spending or appropriations that are intended to benefit constituents of a politician in return for their political support, often through local or state projects that are not necessarily needed.

Logrolling

A political process where lawmakers exchange support for each other’s legislative bills or policies, often leading to the passage of legislation that might not otherwise succeed on its own merits.

Earmarks

Designated funds in a budget that are set aside for specific projects or purposes, often at the direction of lawmakers.