Stacie Listened to a Radio Commercial for Toothpaste

question 9

Multiple Choice

Stacie listened to a radio commercial for toothpaste.She found the soothing voice of the announcer appealing, so she bought the toothpaste he advocated.This illustrates the research finding that when people primarily attend to aspects of a message that are tangential to the substance of the message, they are taking the ______________________ route to persuasion.

• A) central
• B) distinct
• C) peripheral
• D) indirect

Understand the significance of first autobiographical memories in personal development.

Learn about the impact of memory research findings on practical aspects like eyewitness testimony and everyday memory experience.

Understand the factors that improve or hinder group decision-making.

Recognize the concept and consequences of groupthink.

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Definitions:

Prenatal Period

The developmental period before birth, spanning from conception to birth.

Blastocyst

An early stage in embryonic development characterized by a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity and a cluster of cells that will develop into the embryo.

Teratogen

An agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo or fetus, including certain drugs, chemicals, and infections.

Germinal

Pertaining to the earliest stage of embryonic development.