Reggie gives a speech against welfare. When he later encounters persuasive messages about why welfare works, he is better able to resist the persuasion than if he had not given the speech first. Why?

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Inoculation refers to the idea that exposure to a weak version of an argument makes a person more resistant to stronger versions later, similar to how a vaccine works. Reggie's speech against welfare acts as a form of inoculation, making him more resistant to persuasive messages supporting welfare.

Reggie Gives a Speech Against Welfare