Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Effect of a Highly

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the effect of a highly discrepant message on an audience that disagrees with it?

• A)Discrepant messages cause discomfort in the audience,which then discounts all associated arguments
• B)Discrepancy arouses audience attention and increases analysis and elaboration of the message,so it is accepted.
• C)Discrepancy and credibility interact,so that the effect of a large or small discrepancy depends on communicator credibility.
• D)Discrepancy distracts the audience,and leads to communicator untrustworthiness

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Definitions:

Reorganization

In bankruptcy, a plan to restructure the failing company so that it may continue in business.

Debt Repayment

The act of paying back borrowed money, typically including principal and interest components.

Plan Acceptability

The degree to which stakeholders find a proposed plan or project to be satisfactory or agreeable.

Composition

The arrangement or makeup of something, often referred to in the context of artistic elements or financial mixtures.