We can resist pressure from others trying to change our minds by means of the inoculation effect; that is, by first:

A) using the analogy of how an ounce of prevention is worth a gallon of cure.
B) using the analogy of making deposits and withdrawals keep us balanced.
C) using the analogy of how we need the proper tools to fix any problem.
D) using the analogy of how antibodies help defend the body against disease.

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Wendy Kondlo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The inoculation effect is a social psychological and communication theory that explains how an attitude or belief can be protected against persuasion or influence in a manner akin to how a body can be protected against disease through vaccination. The analogy of how antibodies help defend the body against disease (choice D) directly relates to the concept of the inoculation effect, as it suggests exposing individuals to a weakened form of an argument to help them build defenses against stronger, future attempts at persuasion, much like how vaccines work.

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