Which of the Following Is True in William McGuire's Analysis

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true in William McGuire's analysis of the phenomenon of persuasion?

• A) People who are less smart or low in self-esteem are less willing to accept the message as they may have trouble learning its contents.
• B) People who are more smart or high in self-esteem are more willing to accept the message, but they may have trouble learning its contents.
• C) People who are smart or high in self-esteem are better able to learn a message but are less likely to accept its call for a change in attitude.
• D) People who are smart or high in self-esteem are better able to learn a message and are more likely to accept its call for a change in attitude.

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Definitions:

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

The ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully, as proposed in theories of multiple intelligences.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

The capacity to understand oneself, including one's thoughts and emotions, and use such knowledge effectively in life.

Divergent Thinking

A mental approach or technique for producing imaginative solutions by investigating numerous potential answers.

Problem Solving

The process of identifying a challenge and finding an effective solution for it.