Langer Et Al

question 104

Multiple Choice

Langer et al. (1978) found that if an experimenter approaches people with a request with no justifiable reason, they often respond

• A) with skeptical reactance.
• B) by asking for a more complete explanation.
• C) with surprise followed by caution.
• D) by complying mindlessly.

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Definitions:

Mass Media

Forms of communication that reach large audiences simultaneously, such as television, newspapers, and the internet.

Interpretive approach

A research perspective that seeks to understand social realities through the meanings individuals attach to their experiences and interactions.

Studying media

The academic field focused on analyzing, critiquing, and understanding various forms of media, including their content, history, and impact on society.

Historical development

The process of change and growth over time within societies, institutions, or technologies, highlighting the causes and effects of different events or trends.