Which of the following is true regarding the effect of authority?
(a) It has an effect even when the "authority" just plays an authority on television or in a movie.
(b) People can accurately predict its effect on their behavior, but are affected by it anyway
(c) The same message is equally effective whether it comes from someone who is obviously biased in their opinions or unbiased.
(d) All of the above
ANSWER: A
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