The Statement, "No One Ever Won a Race Without Taking

question 29

Multiple Choice

The statement, "No one ever won a race without taking the first step," represents which type of cause?

• A) Sole cause: Only by taking the first step can one win the race, and taking the first step will ensure one wins the race
• B) Alternative cause: There are other ways to win a race without taking a first step.
• C) Necessary cause: It is necessary to take the first step in order to win a race.
• D) Sufficient cause: If one just takes the first step, one will win.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Cue

in the context of persuasion, refers to environmental or contextual factors that influence people's attitudes or responses, rather than the central quality of the message itself.

Year-To-Year Temperatures

Relates to the comparison of temperatures over consecutive years, often used in the study of climate change and global warming trends.

Central Processing

A cognitive processing route that involves careful and thoughtful consideration of persuasive message content.

Peripheral Processing

A mode of information processing in persuasion that involves focusing on superficial cues rather than the central content of the message, often leading to temporary attitude change.