Persuasion Is Most Likely to Be Successful When the Source

question 104

Multiple Choice

Persuasion is most likely to be successful when the source of the persuasive communication

• A) is perceived as trustworthy
• B) will personally benefit from changing the receiver's attitudes
• C) is perceived as highly ingratiating
• D) is highly dissimilar to the receiver

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Definitions:

Allergy

An immune system response that occurs when the body mistakenly identifies a normally harmless substance as a threat.

High Fever

An elevated body temperature significantly above the normal range, often indicating an underlying condition or infection.

Common Cold

A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which affects the nose, throat, and sinuses, leading to symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

Influenza

A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching, and catarrh, often occurring in epidemics.