A politician's advisor explains how demographic changes in the politician's district make it important for the politician to spend relatively more time in the district seeing constituents than she has needed to in the recent past. This is an example of
A)ingratiation.
B)an inspirational appeal.
C)a consultation.
D)a rational persuasion.

Question

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The advisor is using rational persuasion by presenting evidence and logic to convince the politician that changes in the district require her to spend more time with constituents. This approach appeals to the politician's rational side and provides a logical reason for changing her behavior.

A Politician's Advisor Explains How Demographic Changes in the Politician's