In Selecting or Assessing the Cause or Reason for a Message

question 9

Multiple Choice

In selecting or assessing the cause or reason for a message, or making an attribution, we assess which of the factors below according to attribution theory?

• A) Truth, veracity, and reputation of the sender.
• B) Consensus, consistency, and demeanor.
• C) Culture, consensus, and consistency.
• D) Consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness.

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Definitions:

GDP Price Index

A measure that tracks changes in prices of all goods and services produced within a country and is used to calculate real GDP.

Base Year

A specific year chosen as a reference point for financial or economic data comparison over time.

Inflation

The speed at which prices for goods and services generally ascend, wearing away the power to purchase.

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth is measured, serving as a standard or benchmark.