Social Psychologists Who Study Persuasion Use the Term Source to Refer

question 135

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists who study persuasion use the term source to refer to the ____.

• A)individual who delivers a message
• B)core reason why a person is persuaded
• C)starting point of a persuasive argument
• D)data, or information, used to back up a persuasive argument

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Definitions:

Brotherhood

A relationship between brothers or a bond among men or a group of people who share common goals, interests, or experiences.

Camaraderie

A spirit of friendly good-fellowship and mutual trust among people who spend a lot of time together.

Self-Efficacy Beliefs

The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Guided Mastery Techniques

A cognitive-behavioral approach that uses step-by-step success experiences to build self-efficacy and overcome fear or anxiety.