Not All Members of the Radio Audience of Orson Welles

question 129

Multiple Choice

Not all members of the radio audience of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast panicked immediately.Indeed,some didn't panic until they looked out of the window and saw empty streets,while others didn't panic until they saw streets full of traffic.It was after checking out the situation that these citizens decided that the Martians had indeed invaded Earth.This example illustrates that contagion

• A)can result when people interpret ambiguous situations consistently with their fears.
• B)is especially likely when people are motivated to make independent decisions.
• C)can result when cultural norms reinforce people's most likely responses.
• D)only applies to people who tend to be gullible.
• E)occurs primarily because humans are by nature irrational creatures.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Messages

Communication expressed through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other non-linguistic means.

Verbal Messages

Messages that use words to create meaning.

Superior

Refers to someone who holds a higher position or rank, often used to describe someone in the organizational hierarchy above oneself.

Supportive

Providing assistance or encouragement to others.