Help students understand why arguments persuade—or fail with this engaging companion resource for the TED-Ed video on beliefs, trust, values, and persuasion. Perfect for psychology, civics, debate, ELA, and critical-thinking classes, this resource breaks down the factors that shape human reasoning and why people often resist changing their minds. This resource includes: ✓ 20 thought-provoking discussion questions ✓ A fully developed, structured essay prompt ✓ An expanded debate topic with mult