School officials are proposing a new plan to increase the number of required classes for students to take which will reduce the number of electives they can take. Officials believe their proposal will be met with a lot of reactance. What strategy could they use to reduce reactance among students?

a. use humor when explaining the proposal
b. use inoculation and warn students they will be presented with a persuasive message
c. stress the benefits of the new plan to students
d. avoid using directive language


d. avoid using directive language

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List the key components of self-concept

What will be an ideal response?

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The completion of tactics helps to fulfill measurable ________

A) goals B) focus groups C) tactics D) audits E) objectives

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In every interpersonal interaction that Edward has, he is presented with

A) challenging moments. B) crisis communication. C) image concerns. D) choice points.

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