If a Research Team Wants to Assess the Effect of Positive

question 131

Multiple Choice

If a research team wants to assess the effect of positive mood on how persuaded people are by messages, they should experimentally manipulate:

• A) the credibility of the source of the information.
• B) mood.
• C) the amount of time people are exposed to the information.
• D) the number of times people are exposed to the information.

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Definitions:

Anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility that arises in response to perceived wrongs or frustration.

Physically Abused

Having suffered physical harm or injury by another person through deliberate actions intended to hurt or cause pain.

Facial Expressions

Physical manifestations of emotions and feelings through movements and changes in the facial muscles.

Emotion

Intricate mental states characterized by personal feelings, bodily reactions, and actions or expressive behaviors.