A Highly Discrepant Message Is Least Likely to Be Persuasive

question 35

Multiple Choice

A highly discrepant message is least likely to be persuasive if the audience

• A)is deeply involved in the issue.
• B)is youthful.
• C)views the communicator as credible.
• D)is in a happy mood.

Analyze the relationship between internet addiction and self-clarity among teens.

Comprehend the impact of stereotypes and self-fulfilling prophecies on individual performance.

Explore the nature and orientation of the digital self in contemporary social contexts.

Learn about Mead's stages of social experience for children, including examples of each stage.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

An individual's comprehensive understanding of themselves, encompassing beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions about one’s abilities, appearance, and personality.

Self-Enhancement

The psychological process of improving one's image by gaining positive feedback from the external environment and adopting a favorable interpretation of oneself.

Self-Regulation

The ability to control or adjust one's emotions, behaviors, and desires in accordance with their values or societal norms.

Positivity

The practice or tendency of being optimistic in attitude, focusing on the good and positive aspects of a situation.