Molly saw a television commercial that said that a specific brand of pain reliever was much more effective than the brand she had used and trusted for the last twenty years.As a result of this commercial,Molly is likely to engage in:
A) support arguing
B) counter arguing
C) negative dissonance
D) source blockage

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Counter arguing is a form of cognitive response in which a person actively disagrees with the message being presented. Molly may be more likely to engage in counter arguing if she trusts her current brand and feels the commercial's claims are unfounded or misleading.

Molly Saw a Television Commercial That Said That a Specific