Under which of the following conditions is argument difficulty most likely to have an impact on the degree to which a perceiver mentally supports or counter-argues a presented argument?
A) When the perceiver is not involved in the material or outcome
B) When the perceiver is moderately involved in the material or outcome
C) When the perceiver is highly involved in the material or outcome
D) None of the above - message difficulty will have similar effects in all cases

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When the perceiver is moderately involved in the material or outcome, they are likely to engage more deeply with the argument, making the difficulty of the argument more impactful on their mental support or counter-arguments. High involvement might lead to a predetermined stance, reducing the impact of argument difficulty, while low involvement might result in minimal engagement regardless of difficulty.

Under Which of the Following Conditions Is Argument Difficulty Most