Which of the Following Is True of Interpersonal Influence

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of interpersonal influence?

• A) It requires one to develop reciprocal alliances with one's adversaries.
• B) It can be generated regardless of whether a person is sincere or not.
• C) It is ineffective if it is subtle.
• D) It comes from adapting and calibrating one's behavior to situations.
• E) It exerts a mild influence at best.

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Definitions:

Classify

The act of organizing or sorting items into categories based on shared qualities or characteristics.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and another person's perspective.

Accommodation

The cognitive process of revising existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding so that new information can be incorporated.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept important in cognitive development.