Research on Attitude Inoculation Suggests That Religious Educators Are Wise

question 54

Multiple Choice

Research on attitude inoculation suggests that religious educators are wise to avoid

• A)the two-step flow of communication.
• B)forewarning followers that outsiders will question their beliefs.
• C)using charismatic leaders to attract new converts.
• D)creating a "germ-free ideological environment."

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

An investigative approach where individuals are watched in their natural settings without any interference from the person observing.

Experiment

A method of investigation in the sciences or social sciences in which variables are manipulated to observe the effect on some behavior or condition.

Testable Prediction

A testable prediction is a specific statement about the expected outcome of a scientific experiment, based on a hypothesis or theory, that can be observed and measured.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effects on dependent variables.