Being forewarned of the persuasive intent of a message will ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Being forewarned of the persuasive intent of a message will frequently help people to resist the effects of the message. This is because forewarning ________.
 
  A) allows us a greater opportunity to create counterarguments
  B) activates heuristic processes
  C) increases cognitive dissonance
  D) decreases the likelihood of reactance
  E) allows us to tune out the message completely

Question 2

People can become more resistant to attitudinal changes if they are first presented with opposing views and ________.
 
  A) counterarguments to the opposing views
  B) counterarguments to the currently held views
  C) factual information without any emotional appeals
  D) arguments that support the opposing views
  E) emotional appeals to remain strong in their beliefs

[asware1]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[brbarasa]

Great answer, keep it coming