The Strategy of Making an Existing Favorable Belief More Salient

question 52

Multiple Choice

The strategy of making an existing favorable belief more salient generally relies upon making an attribute appear:

• A) less costly.
• B) more self-relevant.
• C) less risky.
• D) more likely to occur.
• E) less likely to occur.

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Definitions:

MAO

An acronym for Monoamine Oxidase, an enzyme in the body that breaks down neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), which can vary with fitness level, activity, and medical conditions.

Alcohol Use Disorders

refer to conditions characterized by the excessive consumption of alcohol and related behavioral and physical health problems.

Alcohol Expectancy Theory

The theory suggesting that individuals develop beliefs about the effects of alcohol that shape their drinking behavior and its outcomes.