In Which Condition Is a Person Most Likely to Carefully

question 13

Multiple Choice

In which condition is a person most likely to carefully evaluate a persuasive message?

• A)When the message is consistent with what they already believe
• B)When the message is inconsistent with what they already believe
• C)When the message is irrelevant to what they already believe
• D)When they are distracted and the message is not particularly meaningful
• E)When they are highly motivated and they have the skills to evaluate the message

---

Definitions:

Allocation

The process of distributing resources, goods, or responsibilities among people, organizations, or sectors in a society.

Credentialization

The process by which access to occupations or positions requires increasingly higher levels of education or certification.

Functionalist Perspective

A sociological approach that emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability and functionality.

Suitability

The appropriateness or compatibility of something for a particular purpose, condition, or position.