Which of these strategies can induce resistance to counterpersuasion (counterarguments)?
A) Inoculate your audience by exposing them to a weakened version of counterpersuasion.
B) Forewarn your audience that counterpersuasion will be attempted.
C) Present your arguments for a specific position.
D) both a and b

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Inoculation theory suggests that exposing an audience to weakened versions of counterarguments (A) and forewarning them about upcoming counterpersuasion attempts (B) can make them more resistant to changing their minds later. These strategies effectively 'vaccinate' the audience against future persuasion attempts.

Which of These Strategies Can Induce Resistance to Counterpersuasion (Counterarguments)