When Johann saw the television ad advising him to mark on his calendar when the latest of Survivor series would start,he was appalled that the network would provide such trite and derivative programming.Johann's response to the ad for the reality program would be an example of:

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Johann's response of disapproval and criticism towards the advertisement for Survivor is an example of counter arguing, where he opposes or challenges the message being conveyed. He is not supporting the argument nor boosting the credibility of the source, and there is no indication that he is experiencing cognitive dissonance or actively trying to block the source.

When Johann Saw the Television Ad Advising Him to Mark