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captainjonesify

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Individuals who are most likely to engage in denial even when confronted with troubling information are
 
  A) chronic unrealistic optimists.
  B) low need for cognition individuals.
  C) mildly depressed individuals.
  D) people with high but unstable self-esteem.

Question 2

How do people process persuasive information that agrees with their personal preferences and positions?
 
  A) They look for weaknesses in the message.
  B) They try to form counterarguments.
  C) They think deeply about the message.
  D) They don't expend the effort to look for flaws in the message.


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Anonymous

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


captainjonesify

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bimper21

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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