Portia Is a Vegetarian and Chooses Not to Eat Meat

question 100

Multiple Choice

Portia is a vegetarian and chooses not to eat meat based on moral and ethical rationales.Her employer is hosting a barbeque event,and all employees are expected to attend.Portia exercises her right of ______ when asking to be excused from the party.

• A) life and safety
• B) free speech
• C) due process
• D) freedom of conscience (limited)

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A mode of persuasion in which an individual is influenced by superficial cues or aspects rather than the central, argumentative content of a message.

Central Route

A persuasive communication strategy that focuses on logical arguments and high-quality information to influence beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Automatic Processing

Cognitive processes that occur without conscious thought or effort, often enabling quick responses or decisions based on learned information.

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.