Suppose that you hold a strong attitude against capital punishment and you are shown an essay that opposes your position. According to a study by Pomeranz, Chaiken, & Tordesillas (1995), you would be likely to perceive the essay arguments as
A) strong, but do not change your position.
B) strong, and slightly change your position.
C) weak, but nevertheless change your position.
D) weak, and do not change your position.
Answer: D
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