Counterarguments against a persuasive message are most likely to ________
A) increase the effectiveness of the message
B) enhance the knowledge function of attitudes
C) decrease the effectiveness of the message
D) defeat the knowledge function of attitudes
E) lead one to re-examine the basis for the counterarguments
Answer: C
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