A Simple Rule That Summarizes the Effects of the Media's

question 38

Multiple Choice

A simple rule that summarizes the effects of the media's influence on attitude change is that persuasion decreases

• A)as the significance and familiarity of the issue increases.
• B)as the complexity of the issue increases.
• C)as the significance and familiarity of the issue decreases.
• D)if the issue is trivial.

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Definitions:

Easy Babies

A temperament type described by Thomas and Chess. These babies are placid, not very active, show positive affect, and are regular in their rhythms, making them easier to care for than other babies.

Slow-To-Warm Babies

Describes infants who show a cautious response to new experiences or people, gradually becoming comfortable over time.

Placidity

The quality of being calm, peaceful, or tranquil.

Rhythmicity

The predictability of an individual’s sleep, feeding, elimination, and other biological cycles. An aspect of infant temperament.