Which of the Following Pairs of Characteristics Matter More for the Central

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of characteristics matter more for the central route to persuasion than the peripheral route?

• A) Whether the message is well-conceived, and whether it addresses possible counterarguments from the other side of the issue
• B) Whether the message is memorable, and whether it is given by a speaker with an honest reputation
• C) Whether the message is given by a speaker with an honest reputation, and whether it is short
• D) Whether the message stimulates favorable elaboration, and whether the message elicits cheers from an audience

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Definitions:

Bracero Program

A series of laws and diplomatic agreements, initiated in 1942, between the U.S. and Mexico, allowing millions of Mexican men to come to the United States to work on short-term, primarily agricultural labor contracts.

Mexican Immigrants

Individuals from Mexico who have moved to another country, often for reasons such as seeking better economic opportunities or escaping violence.

Citizenship

The status of being a recognized member of a country, with specific rights and duties as defined by that country's laws.

Reservations

Designated areas of land set aside by the government for the use of Indigenous tribes, often recognized as sovereign entities.