Which of the Following Is Desirable with Regard to Persuasive

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is desirable with regard to persuasive communication?

• A) manipulating information so the receiver will see it more favorably
• B) increasing the degree of noise in the communication process
• C) matching the type of message with the type of audience
• D) processing a lot of information even if it exceeds our capacity
• E) engaging in selective perception

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Definitions:

Disagreements

Situations where individuals or groups have divergent views, opinions, or choices about a particular matter.

Approach a Task

The method or strategy employed by an individual or group to tackle and complete a specific job or responsibility.

Prediscussion Polling

A technique where individuals in a group provide their opinions or vote on a matter before group discussion begins, which can influence the direction and dynamics of the discussion.

Common Information Effect

This refers to the tendency for group members to spend more time and energy discussing information that all members are already familiar with, rather than focusing on unique information held by individual members.