The Major Problem with George Creel's Committee on Public Information

question 17

Multiple Choice

The major problem with George Creel's Committee on Public Information was that

• A) it oversold Wilson's ideals and led the world to expect too much.
• B) it relied too heavily on coercive means.
• C) the entertainment industry was not willing to go along with the propaganda campaign.
• D) U.S.allies regarded American propaganda as too simple and naïve.
• E) the public was skeptical of government propaganda.

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Definitions:

Foot-in-the-door Phenomenon

The tendency for people to comply with a large request after first agreeing to a small, related request.

Decorative Pumpkins

Pumpkins used primarily for ornamental purposes, especially during autumn and Halloween, rather than for consumption.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values, which often leads to efforts to reduce the discomfort through changing attitudes or beliefs.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The inclination to attribute others' actions too much to their character traits while overlooking the role of environmental contexts.