Meaning of counterargue | Babel Free

Definitions

Argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).

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Examples

“We began with a set⟳ of 25 items designed to measure⟳ preferences for resisting through bolstering versus counterarguing. Examples of items geared toward those who prefer⟳ to counterargue included, “When someone challenges my beliefs, I enjoy⟳ disputing what they have⟳ to say⟳,” and “I take⟳ pleasure in arguing with those who have⟳ opinions that differ⟳ from my own⟳.” Items geared toward those who prefer⟳ to bolster included, “When someone gives me a point⟳ of view⟳ that conflicts with my attitudes, I like⟳ to think⟳ about why my views are right for me,” and “When someone has a different perspective on an issue⟳, I like⟳ to make⟳ a mental list of the reasons in support⟳ of my perspective.””

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