As Personal Involvement Regarding an Issue Increases, the _____________ Becomes

question 20

Multiple Choice

As personal involvement regarding an issue increases, the _____________ becomes a more important determinant of persuasion.

• A) quality of the arguments
• B) credibility of the speaker
• C) attractiveness of the speaker
• D) length of the arguments

Understand the distinctions between personality disorders and other types of mental disorders.

Appreciate the complexity and controversy surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of dissociative identity disorder.

Discuss the psychosocial and biological perspectives on antisocial personality disorder.

Recognize the signs of avoidant and narcissistic personality disorders and understand their impact on social functioning.

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Definitions:

Extreme Fear

A very intense and overwhelming sense of dread or terror that can significantly impact a person's psychological and physiological state.

Avoidance

The action of keeping away from or not doing something, often as a way to deal with fear or anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety not focused on any single target.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to perform.