When Persuasion Researchers Refer to a Persuasive Message as Having

question 87

Multiple Choice

When persuasion researchers refer to a persuasive message as having "personal relevance" for someone, what they mean is that the ____.

• A)issue will have significant consequences for the person's life
• B)issue is generally interesting to the person
• C)person has at some point in life already been affected by the issue
• D)issue concerns people who are similar to the person-though it may or may not affect the person himself or herself

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Definitions:

Proportion

A mathematical ratio that shows the relative sizes of two or more values.

Body Image

An individual's perception and feelings about their own body and physical appearance.

Mental Picture

Visual image or representation formed in the mind that reflects what is perceived or thought by an individual.

Attractiveness

Refers to the quality of being visually pleasing or appealing to the senses.