What does the backfire effect have to do with conspiracy theories? a. Conspiracy theorists tend to make themselves the victims of real conspiracies in the world. b. Most conspiracy theories 'backfire' in the sense that they only make the theorist more paranoid. c. The backfire effect predicts that it will be very difficult to convince a conspiracy-minded person to abandon his or her conspiracy theory. d. The backfire effect is only found in internal combustion engines.

c. The backfire effect predicts that it will be very difficult to convince a conspiracy-minded person to abandon his or her conspiracy theory.

Explanation:

The Backfire Effect posits that when some people believe something to be true but are either told that it is untrue or presented with evidence to prove its inaccuracy, they will believe that claim even more.

In the case of conspiracy theories, the backfire effect makes conspiracy theorists believe even more that the claim is true because they will feel the truth is being covered up. It is therefore very hard for them to abandon their conspiracy theory.

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

so, colonists did not want to pay any taxes.  

colonists did not consider themselves british citizens.  

colonists felt no sense of obligation to britain.  

colonists objected to violations of their natural rights. are the answer choices?