Life Cycle and Generational Explanations Both Attempt to Explain

question 125

Multiple Choice

Life cycle and generational explanations both attempt to explain

• A)why the content of messages changes over time.
• B)why people have different attitudes depending on their age.
• C)why a particular communicator has a different effect on people of different ages.
• D)how an emotional appeal builds to a climax in terms of its impact.

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development in children.

Identity

The sense of self, characterized by one's beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and how these are perceived by oneself and others.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of their own abilities, weaknesses, beliefs, and personality.

Identity

The sense of self, characterized by one's beliefs, personality traits, and values, that distinguishes an individual from others.