Politicians often preface their remarks with statements such as "I know that my opponent will try to tell you that I'm weak on crime." This strategy is an example of __________.
A) low self-esteem
B) use of the central route to persuasion
C) attitude inoculation
D) fear-based persuasion

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This strategy is an example of attitude inoculation, where a person is exposed to a weakened version of an argument to help build up defenses against a full-blown attack on their position. By mentioning what the opponent might say, the politician is attempting to inoculate the audience against the opponent's argument, making them less susceptible to being persuaded by it.

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