Implementation Intentions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Implementation intentions:

• A)are part of an "if-then" plan that specifies in advance the goal-striving process.
• B)generate a mixture between approach and avoidance motivation.
• C)support self-theories of motivation.
• D)work to generate motivation because they ensure that distractions won't occur.

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Definitions:

Latitude of Acceptance

It is a concept in psychology and communication studies that describes the range of ideas that a person finds tolerable or worth considering.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than the strength of arguments, often influencing attitudes without deep processing.

Inoculation Theory

A social psychological and communication theory that explains how attitudes and beliefs can be made more resistant to change by exposing them to counter-arguments.

Novel Arguments

Innovative or unique lines of reasoning or persuasion not previously presented or considered.