Which Conclusion About the Impact of Audience Variables Is Warranted

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion about the impact of audience variables is warranted by the current state of research?

• A) The lower your self-esteem, the easier you are to persuade.
• B) The smarter you are, the harder you are to persuade.
• C) It is impossible to make blanket statements about the effect of each audience variable on persuasion.
• D) In all circumstances, positive mood will enhance one's vulnerability to persuasion.

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Definitions:

Right Hemisphere

the half of the brain that controls the left side of the body, often associated with creativity, spatial ability, and facial recognition.

Visual-spatial Skills

The ability to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relations among objects or space.

Brain Part

A specific anatomical component of the brain responsible for various functions, such as the cerebrum for thought and action, or the cerebellum for balance and coordination.

Verbal Processing

The cognitive function involved in the understanding and production of spoken and written language.