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If people give logical and intelligent reasons why they shouldn't change their attitudes, it is called:

Correct answer: D. refuting the argument

  • A. distorting the argument
  • B. rejecting the source
  • C. rationalizing the argument
  • D. refuting the argument

Explanation

Refuting the argument means producing reasons or counterarguments against a persuasive message in order to preserve one's existing attitude. Rejecting the source attacks the communicator's credibility instead of the logic of the message.

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