The Heuristic-Systematic Model of Persuasion Suggests That

question 95

Multiple Choice

The heuristic-systematic model of persuasion suggests that .

• A)we engage in less effortful processing when we have relatively more knowledge about the message's topic
• B)we engage in less effortful processing when we lack ability or capacity for more careful processing
• C)we engage in less effortful processing when our attitudes and behaviors do not agree with each other
• D)we engage in more effortful processing when we are particularly concerned by the topic of the message
• E)we engage in more effortful processing when our attitudes and behaviors do not agree with each other

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Definitions:

Cultural Contexts

The environment of beliefs, practices, norms, and values that surround and shape the behavior of individuals within a specific culture.

Plasticity

The capacity of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, learning, or injury.

Brain Injury

A physical damage to the brain that can affect cognitive, physical, and emotional functions.

Stability

The state of being steady and unchanging, often used to describe emotional, financial, or structural constancy.