The concept of attitude inoculation indicates that we are better able to resist a later attempt to change our attitudes when we are first exposed to arguments that
a. support our existing attitude.
b. are weakened versions of arguments we might hear later.
c. prevent us from considering alternative viewpoints ahead of time.
d. lead us to pay more attention to peripheral cues.
Answer: B
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