Fear-Arousing Persuasive Messages Are Targeted to the _______ Basis of Attitudes

question 27

Multiple Choice

Fear-arousing persuasive messages are targeted to the _______ basis of attitudes.

• A) cognitive
• B) peripheral
• C) central
• D) affective
• E) causal

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" phenomenon.

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on previous experiences and solutions, which can both aid and limit problem-solving ability.

Auto Lock

A security feature in vehicles or technology devices that automatically locks the device or vehicle after a set period of time or under certain conditions.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.