Tyler Is Relaxing and Not Really Paying Attention to Anything

question 154

Multiple Choice

Tyler is relaxing and not really paying attention to anything when his roommate comes home. The roommate asks for help working through some difficulties with a computer program. As Tyler helps his roommate solve the programming problem, his brain waves will

• A)decrease in both frequency and amplitude.
• B)increase in both frequency and amplitude.
• C)increase in frequency and decrease in amplitude.
• D)decrease in frequency and increase in amplitude.

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Definitions:

Fear-Arousing

A communication strategy designed to elicit fear in order to influence attitudes or behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas at the same time.

Attitude Change

The process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behavioral intentions toward an object, person, or situation are modified.

Persuasive Message

A message intended to change the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the receiver through argumentation or appeal.