Attitude Formation Is the Result of a Number of Influences

question 79

Multiple Choice

Attitude formation is the result of a number of influences. What they have in common is that they are all forms of __________

• A) learning.
• B) intuition.
• C) reinforcement.
• D) conformity.

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Definitions:

Communication-Persuasion Paradigm

A research paradigm that conceptualizes persuasion attempts in terms of source, message, target, channel, and impact—that is, who says what to whom by what medium with what effect.

Persuasion Attempt

An effort made to convince or influence someone to change their beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through argument, appeal, or reasoning.

Components

Fundamental parts or elements that combine to form a whole system or structure.

Attribute

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.