You Arrive Home from Class to Find Your Roommate Complaining

question 33

Multiple Choice

You arrive home from class to find your roommate complaining of a headache, dizziness, and nausea. Upon further investigation you believe they may have carbon monoxide poisoning. What should be the first step taken?

• A)remove the victim to fresh air
• B)inspect the house for leaks
• C)close off the house to not affect the outside
• D)none of the choices

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that involves overemphasizing personality traits and underestimating situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, evaluating the arguments presented and leading to lasting attitude change.