People Are More Likely to Pay Attention to Characteristics of the Communicator

question 182

Multiple Choice

People are more likely to pay attention to characteristics of the communicator, rather than to the contents of the message, when __________.

• A) they are personally involved in the issue
• B) the issues are too complex to comprehend fully
• C) the stakes are high
• D) they are high in the need for cognition

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Definitions:

Social Behavior

Actions among individuals within the same species that are directed towards or influenced by other members of the same species, including cooperation, competition, and communication.

Inclusive Fitness Theory

A concept in evolutionary biology proposing that an organism's genetic success is derived not only from personal reproduction but also from supporting the reproduction of relatives.

Eusociality

A high level of organization in social animals characterized by cooperative brood care, division of labor, and overlapping generations within a colony.

Social Behavior

Interactions among individuals of the same species that influence the behavior of one another, often vital for survival and reproduction.