Presenting an issue by emphasizing its negative aspects, in the hope of convincing people to vote against it, is an example of ________.
A) hill climbing
B) counterfactual thinking
C) priming
D) framing

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This is an example of framing, which involves presenting information in a particular way to influence perception or decision-making. By emphasizing the negative aspects of an issue, the speaker is framing it in a way that makes it less appealing to the listener, and thus more likely to be rejected.

Presenting an Issue by Emphasizing Its Negative Aspects, in the Hope