The Origins of the Study of Communication and Persuasion Can

question 43

Multiple Choice

The origins of the study of communication and persuasion can be traced back to:

• A) Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance.
• B) studies on war propaganda by the Yale social psychology group.
• C) Baumeister and Covington's research on audience self-esteem.
• D) Lewin's studies of leadership in boys.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payments

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Other Items

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Income Statement

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