Rick Tuan has a unique problem. He must persuade a good friend to stop smoking. He knows that if he just says "Quit," his message will be rejected. Instead, Rick chooses to offer a ________ message in which he presents the positives and negatives of quitting smoking. He feels sure that his approach will have a greater likelihood of success with his friend.
A) supportive
B) low-involvement
C) two-sided
D) refutational

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A two-sided message presents both the positives and negatives of an argument, which can be more persuasive than presenting only one side, especially in situations where the audience may be resistant or have opposing views.

Rick Tuan Has a Unique Problem