Professor Price Is Concerned About the Study Habits of Her

question 175

Multiple Choice

Professor Price is concerned about the study habits of her students. She knows that many of them study while watching television. She decides to give them a study skills lecture but is unsure whether or not she should illustrate both sides of the issue or merely focus on her points. After reviewing the past research she decides that _______________ is generally a more effective way to persuade the students.

• A)a two-sided message
• B)a radically different message
• C)a message with consequences
• D)presenting only her viewpoint

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Definitions:

Encoded

The transformation of information into a format that can be stored in memory; the first step in the process of memory.

Rehearsed

Practiced or repeated action or performance, usually to improve memory retention or skill proficiency.

Amnesia Victims

Individuals who suffer from amnesia, a condition marked by partial or total loss of memory, often due to brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma.

Distinct Types

Categories or classifications that are clearly different and identifiable from each other.