A(n) ____ Is a Collection of Words That, Taken Together

question 10

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is a collection of words that, taken together, has come to mean something other than what the individual words mean.

• A) euphemism
• B) litotes
• C) hyperbole
• D) idiom

Comprehend the impact of attitude strength, formation, and change on behavior and persuasion.

Recognize how attitudes are formed from personal experience versus other sources and their predictive power on behavior.

Explain the theory of planned behavior and how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control interact to influence behavior.

Understand the concept and different levels of processing in memory.

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Definitions:

Spreading Alternatives

A cognitive phenomenon where individuals devalue rejected alternatives to feel better about the choices they have made.

Self-Verification

The desire and tendency of individuals to seek confirmation of their self-concept, whether positive or negative, from their social environment.

Negative Views

Pessimistic or unfavorable opinions or beliefs about something or someone.

Effort Justification

A psychological phenomenon where individuals rationalize the effort they put into a task by increasing their valuation of the outcome.