If People Are Motivated to Process a Persuasive Message, Then

question 40

Multiple Choice

If people are motivated to process a persuasive message, then ____.

• A) they inevitably will do so
• B) they will if they are able to do so
• C) they may pay less attention because they feel knowledgeable already
• D) they will be less persuaded by strong messages

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A legally imposed maximum price on a good or service, intended to prevent prices from rising above a certain level, often leading to shortages.

Equilibrium Level

The state in which market supply and demand balance each other, resulting in stable prices and quantities.

Market Mechanism

The process through which supply and demand interact to determine the prices and allocation of goods and services in a market economy.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product or service exceeds the supply available at a specific price.