Forewarning Generally Improves Resistance to Persuasion--But Not Always

question 46

Essay

Forewarning generally improves resistance to persuasion--but not always.Describe briefly how forewarning may produce attitude change in the direction of the message.What motivation might drive such a result? What role might source credibility play?

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

The study method where subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.

Dependent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Latent Factor

An underlying variable that is not directly observed but influences patterns of correlation between observed variables.