"I Remember Being a Very Shy Child,keeping to Myself,and Reading

question 8

Multiple Choice

"I remember being a very shy child,keeping to myself,and reading books.As an adolescent,I became more serious and quiet.As a young adult,I became more confident and outgoing." What type of research would this kind of information be used for?

• A) a longitudinal study
• B) a sequential study
• C) a correlational study
• D) a cross-sectional study

Understand the role of credibility, attractiveness, and likability in persuasion.

Describe the elements involved in the process of persuasion.

Analyze the impact of cognitive dissonance in real-life scenarios and decision-making.

Understand how attitudes are formed, maintained, and changed.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group's prevailing attitudes or beliefs to become more extreme after discussing them as a group.

Prevailing Attitudes

Dominant or widespread beliefs or opinions held by a majority within a particular society or group at a certain time.

Group Discussion

A form of discourse where multiple individuals converse about a topic to exchange insights, solve problems, or generate ideas.

Deindividuation

Deindividuation is a psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and decreased personal responsibility, often occurring in groups which can lead to impulsive and deviant behavior.