How do people process persuasive information that agrees with their personal preferences and positions?
A) They look for weaknesses in the message.
B) They try to form counterarguments.
C) They think deeply about the message.
D) They don't expend the effort to look for flaws in the message.

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When people encounter persuasive information that agrees with their personal preferences and positions, they are less likely to critically analyze the message or search for flaws. This is because they already have a confirmation bias towards the message and therefore do not feel the need to expend the effort to evaluate it critically. They are more likely to accept the message at face value without much thought.

How Do People Process Persuasive Information That Agrees with Their