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Mr. Wonderful

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A minority group that wants to influence the majority must be consistent in their opposition to majority opinion, avoid appearing rigid and dogmatic, and ________.
 
  A) display greater concern for being part of the majority
  B) explain how their beliefs apply in ambiguous and complex social situations
  C) encourage majority members to think heuristically
  D) consider the general social context when formulating its arguments for change
  E) use tactics that command the attention of majority members

Question 2

Tina and Rachael are the only two members of a jury who are trying to convince the rest of the jury that the defendant is not guilty.
 
  Tina and Rachael offer very different explanations for why the jury should vote not guilty. Because of their differing explanations, they will be ________ to convince the majority to acquit the defendant than if both had a common explanation.
  A) less likely
  B) more likely
  C) less likely, but only if the jury members won't listen to their explanations
  D) The answer is not clear from the information given.
  E) just as likely



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carojassy25

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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