Jacob,while hiring a college placement counselor for his son,asked himself,"Is this authority truly an expert?" How did this question provide a defense against the social influence weapon of appeals to authority?
A)It directed Jacob's attention to the symbols of authority.
B)It helped his son challenge Jacob's authority.
C)It defended Jacob's authority in this matter.
D)It drew Jacob's attention to the reality of the authority status.
E)It gave Jacob time to think about alternatives.

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By asking himself whether the authority was truly an expert, Jacob was questioning the reality of the authority status. This defense helps to prevent blindly following an authority figure without examining their qualifications or motives.

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