Which of the following statements about the three approaches for inoculating against the arguments of other parties is false?

A) The most effective approach is the "double defense" approach.
B) The least effective approach is that of developing arguments only in support of our own position.
C) The best way to inoculate people against attacks on their position is to involve them in developing a defense.
D) Asking people to make public statements supporting their original position decreases their resistance to counterarguments.
E) All of the above statements are true.

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Orieon James · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Asking people to make public statements supporting their original position actually increases their commitment to that position and makes them more resistant to counterarguments, so statement D is false. The other statements are true. The double defense approach, which involves anticipating and addressing counterarguments in addition to making arguments in support of our own position, is the most effective way to inoculate people against opposing views. It is also true that developing arguments only in support of our own position is the least effective approach, and involving people in developing a defense is a good way to inoculate them against attacks on their position.

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