Weapons of influence tend to be used in a way that
(a) is subtle and leaves the exploiter looking blameless.
(b) exploits certain tendencies that normally lead people to irrational behavior.
(c) encourages people to think more carefully about a decision or situation.
(d) All of the above.
ANSWER: A
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