On a television commercial several teenagers are
supposedly captured on a hidden camera spontaneously talking about "how good" a new movie is. The use of the hidden camera illustrates which condition under which persuasion occurs?
a. the presentation of both sides of the argument
b. the appeal to the emotions
c. the appearance of having nothing to gain
d. the use of group membership
ANSWER: c
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