Personality Characteristics Best Predict an Individual's

question 52

Multiple Choice

Personality characteristics best predict an individual's

• A) likelihood of performing a specific action in a given situation.
• B) likelihood of performing a specific action repeatedly over time.
• C) average behaviour across many situations.
• D) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than on the content of the message, such as the attractiveness of the speaker or emotional appeal.

Attributions

Attributions refer to the process by which individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering logical arguments and evidence.

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.