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Peer reviewedMeyers, Renee A. – Human Communication Research, 1989
Assesses Persuasive Arguments Theory (PAT) assumptions about argument and argument influence. Reviews and critiques PAT, advancing five hypotheses to test its assumptions. Finds little correspondence between cognitive and discussion arguments in number, content, or persuasiveness. Discusses implications for PAT and for the role of communication in…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Decision Making, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics
