Which of the Following Examples Is a Question a Social

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples is a question a social psychologist would be most likely to study?

• A) How have divorce rates changed over time?
• B) What accounts for racial differences in intelligence?
• C) In deciding how they will vote in an election, are individuals more influenced by one persuasive medium than by another?
• D) In what ways do children learn differently than do adults?

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Definitions:

Real Attitude Change

Real attitude change refers to a genuine shift in a person's beliefs, feelings, or positions on a particular issue, resulting from persuasion, new information, or reevaluation of existing information.

Counterinfluence

Methods or strategies used to combat or reduce the effect of influence attempts by others.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in order to express one's opinions and needs directly.

Determination

A quality of persistently pursuing one's goals despite challenges.