Persuasion involves
a. a direct, honest expression of feelings and desires.
b. a strategy by which commitment is gained first to reasonable terms, which are then made less reasonable.
c. a deliberate attempt to change attitudes or beliefs with information or arguments.
d. bringing one's behavior into agreement with the behavior of one's reference group.
ANSWER: c
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