The Peripheral Route to Persuasion Is Said to Occur When

question 489

Multiple Choice

The peripheral route to persuasion is said to occur when people are persuaded because

• A)they are influenced by non-message factors such as communicator attractiveness
• B)they have thought carefully about a message
• C)a message is moderately discrepant
• D)a message evokes a moderate amount of fear

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Definitions:

Self-Oriented

Focused on one's own thoughts, feelings, and interests rather than those of others, often in the context of personal goals and values.

Avoiding

A conflict management style where individuals ignore or delay dealing with issues, often to the detriment of problem resolution.

Self-Oriented

Focused on oneself or one's own interests, often prioritizing personal goals above those of others.

Dominating

Dominating refers to exercising control or influence over others in a way that often suppresses open exchange and promotes one's own agenda.