One of the Most Fruitful Approaches to the Study of Mate

question 72

True/False

One of the most fruitful approaches to the study of mate selection has been to analyze the personality traits of each spouse.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (ideas, beliefs, values, emotional reactions).

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A mode of persuasion wherein individuals are influenced by superficial cues rather than message content.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, focusing on the arguments and evidence.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or aspects unrelated to the argument or content, such as the speaker's attractiveness or charisma.