Students Were Presented with a Description of a Dispute Between

question 45

Multiple Choice

Students were presented with a description of a dispute between business interests and environmentalists (Eagly, et al.) over a company polluting a river. When they read a statement given by someone with a business background in support of the environmentalists, the students thought the speaker was more sincere:

• A) but were not persuaded by his argument.
• B) and were persuaded by his argument.
• C) but did not find him more trustworthy.
• D) but were more influenced by peripheral characteristics.

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Definitions:

Work

When effort or force produces an observable result (movement), work results. In a hydraulic circuit, this means moving a load. To produce work in a hydraulic circuit, there must be flow. Work is measured in units of force multiplied by distance, for example, pound-feet.

Confined Hydraulic Circuit

A closed hydraulic system where the fluid is contained within specific boundaries, often used for precise control in machinery.

Fluid Leakage

The escape of liquids such as oil, coolant, or hydraulic fluid from their contained systems, indicating potential malfunction or wear.

Pressure Drop

Describes pressure collapse or reduction in a circuit.