People Are More Easily Influenced by Others When They Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

People are more easily influenced by others when they are in a positive mood.In part,this is because .

• A)positive affect encourages attributions of positive motivations for others' behaviors
• B)positive affective states decreases our reliance on stereotypes
• C)positive affective states increase our information processing capacity
• D)positive affective states increase our motivation to process information
• E)positive affective states increases our ability and willingness to pay attention

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Definitions:

Sociologist

A social scientist who studies the social behaviors, structures, and functions within human societies to understand societal influences and patterns.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where positive behavior is rewarded and negative behavior is not, encouraging the desirable behavior.

Deviant Behavior

Conduct that deviates from widely-held norms or values within a society, often causing negative reactions from others.

Burgess-Akers's Social Learning Theory

A perspective that emphasizes the role of socialization in learning deviant and criminal behavior through the observation of others.