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Ebrown

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Which of the following statements is true of changing attitudes through persuasion?
 
  A) People find it useful when they are confronted with information that counters their own views.
  B) Audiences believe arguments that appear to agree with the vested interests of the communicator.
  C) Agreement and praise are more effective ways to encourage others to embrace one's views.
  D) Stereotyping, a type of persuasive communication, influences behavior on the basis of arousing rational analysis of the issues.

Question 2

Once we have learned the multiplication tables, the recall of six times six is relatively automatic due to _____.
 
  A) highlighting
  B) implying
  C) positioning
  D) priming



eliasc0401

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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