In the Definition "'Mandolin' Means a Twelve-Stringed Lute," the Words

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the definition "'Mandolin' means a twelve-stringed lute," the words "a twelve-stringed lute" are the:

• A) Explanandum.
• B) Definiendum.
• C) Explanans.
• D) Definiens.
• E) Explicandum.

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Definitions:

Sleeper Effect

A delayed increase in the impact of a message that occurs when an initially discounted message becomes effective, as we forget its source or its source becomes less important over time.

Internal Attribution

The inference that a person's behavior is due to personal factors like character, motive, or belief.

Consistency Information

Information that supports the reliability or stability of a person's behavior or attitudes over time.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the effect of the situation in explaining social behavior.