Suppose that you have to deliver a message that contains primarily weak arguments. What could you do to increase its persuasiveness?

A) Present the arguments slowly, so the audience can process them centrally.
B) Present the message in print.
C) Present the arguments rapidly, so the audience will not have enough time to consider them centrally.
D) Make sure that there are no distractions while the audience is processing your ad.


Answer: C

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