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:

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for peristalsis and segmentation movements.

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of mesothelial cells, covering the exterior of abdominal organs and lining the cavity they reside in.

Submucosa

The layer of dense irregular connective tissue or fibrous connective tissue beneath the mucosa layer, supporting it and connecting it to other tissues.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.