An Advocacy Group Is Investigating Whether Gender Has an Effect

question 17

Multiple Choice

An advocacy group is investigating whether gender has an effect on job category
In large investment firms. Given the results shown in the table below, which of the
Following statements is true about gender and job category? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Job Category } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \\\hline \text { Clerical / Technical } & 85 & 215 \\\hline \text { Professional Staff } & 720 & 480 \\\hline \text { Executive / Managerial } & 400 & 100 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) Gender and job category are independent.
• B) Gender and job category are not independent.
• C) Gender and job category are mutually exclusive.
• D) Gender and job category are independent and mutually exclusive.
• E) There is not sufficient information to determine whether gender and job category

Recognize the psychological theories related to persuasion, including the elaboration likelihood model.

Identify the factors influencing the effectiveness of persuasive messages.

Analyze the role of source credibility in persuasive communication.

Understand the techniques used in creating and resisting persuasive messages.