Which of the Following Best Represents the Peripheral Route to Persuasion

question 386

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the peripheral route to persuasion? A person is persuaded because ________.

• A)of non-message factors such as a communicator's attractiveness
• B)she has thought carefully about a message
• C)she finds a message to be logically sound and compelling
• D)a message evokes a moderate amount of fear and is moderately discrepant

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Definitions:

Ambivalent Attachments

are characterized by mixed feelings of dependency and doubt within close relationships, typically stemming from inconsistent caregiver responses in early childhood.

Avoidant Relationships

A type of interpersonal relationship characterized by an individual’s desire to maintain independence and emotional distance.

Indicating Commitment

Showing dedication or a promise to engage in a relationship or project long-term.

Splitting Up

The process of ending a relationship or partnership, often used in the context of romantic relationships.