Credibility of the Source Is Most Important to Attitude Change

question 80

Multiple Choice

Credibility of the source is most important to attitude change when we ________.

• A) are about to buy the product being discussed
• B) have some interest in the message
• C) have already bought the product being discussed
• D) are not interested in the message itself

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion found in adolescence, where the individual believes themselves to be unique and destined for greatness.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often involving the monitoring and control of cognitive strategies.

Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

A cognitive process involving the formulation of hypotheses and deducing their logical or empirical consequences.

Postconventional Moral Reasoning

A level of moral development in which individuals make ethical decisions based on universal ethical principles and the understanding of complex moral issues.