Which Dialectical Tension Is Illustrated by Our Simultaneous Desires to Bond

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which dialectical tension is illustrated by our simultaneous desires to bond with others and to retain independence?

• A) autonomy versus connection
• B) openness versus protection
• C) novelty versus predictability
• D) stability versus change
• E) none of the options is correct

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A route of persuasion that involves more superficial cues, such as the attractiveness of the speaker, rather than the quality of the arguments.

Central Route

In the context of persuasion, it refers to the process of attitude change that occurs through careful and thoughtful consideration of the true merits of the information presented.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information that comes first in a list better than information presented later on.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, focusing on the argument's quality and strength.