One possible explanation for the effects of inoculation is:

a. exposure to counterarguments stimulates counterarguing
b. exposure to a weak argument diminishes the credibility of the opposing side
c. the refutation of the weak argument increases ego-involvement
d. inoculation makes the issue more salient


a. exposure to counterarguments stimulates counterarguing

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