Whether People Use Automatic or Controlled Processing for Reacting to a Persuasive

question 107

Multiple Choice

Whether people use automatic or controlled processing for reacting to a persuasive message is often a function of ________.

• A) time
• B) their level of interest in it
• C) heuristics
• D) effort
• E) availability of research

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Definitions:

Closet Door

A movable barrier used for closing off the entrance to a closet, often regarded symbolically in phrases denoting privacy or secrecy.

Dog Food

Food specifically formulated and intended for consumption by dogs, containing nutrients necessary for their health and well-being.

Desensitization Therapy

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

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