When Students Were Highly Motivated to Analyze Arguments by a Princeton

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Multiple Choice

When students were highly motivated to analyze arguments by a Princeton professor or a high-school student because they would be personally affected by them,their attitudes were more influenced by:

• A)the Princeton professor.
• B)the high-school student.
• C)whichever person gave the strongest argument.
• D)whichever person used heuristic persuasion techniques.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological structure from a modern evolutionary perspective, focusing on how evolutionary principles such as natural selection influence the development of adaptive psychological traits.

Genes Predispose

The genetic factors that increase the likelihood of developing certain diseases or characteristics.

Motivation

The method that starts, directs, and sustains actions aimed at achieving specific goals.

Energizes Behavior

Stimulates or motivates action, often enhancing activity levels and prompting engagement.