Which theory of communication states the public will not have faith in a writer's message, or act on it, if it clashes with their existing beliefs?

a. Cognitive dissonance
b. Diffusion
c. Adoption
d. Source credibility


A

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. true b. false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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