Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers

question 88

Multiple Choice

Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Complete the identity.
- $$\frac { ( \sin \theta + \cos \theta ) ^ { 2 } } { 1 + 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta } = ?$$

• A) 0
• B) \(1 - \sin \theta\)
• C) 1
• D) \(- \sec ^ { 2 } \theta\)

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Definitions:

Mindlessness

The act of agreeing to a request without giving it thought. A small request is likely to be agreed to, even if a spurious reason is provided.

Acquiescent Response

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Elaboration-Likelihood Model

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Central Route

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