What Are the Four Basic Elements Involved in Persuasion

question 42

Multiple Choice

What are the four basic elements involved in persuasion

• A) credibility, expertise, trustworthiness, likeability 
• B) force, suggestion, coercion, demonstration 
• C) conformity, obedience, suggestibility, reception 
• D) message, channel, source, receiver

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Crisis

A situation or period of life characterized by challenges in personal and social development, which Erik Erikson identified as part of his theory on the stages of psychosocial development.

Social Structure

The organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that make up a society, influencing and limiting the choices and opportunities available to its members.

Psychosocial Development

A theory that describes the stages of psychological and social development that humans go through from infancy to adulthood.

Self-confidence

The belief in one's own abilities or competence.