Identify a True Statement in the Context of Social Judgment

question 97

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement in the context of social judgment theory.

• A) Consumers do not compare incoming information to their existing attitudes about a particular object or issue.
• B) For a message to fall within the latitude of acceptance, the information presented must be perceived as being far from the original attitude position.
• C) Social judgment theory states that human beings do not prefer consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
• D) A message that is perceived as being far away from the original attitude position will fall within the latitude of rejection.

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Definitions:

Bedridden

The state of being unable to leave one's bed due to illness, injury, or other incapacities.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse, regardless of gender or marital status.

Illegal Immigrant

A person who enters or resides in a country without the country's authorization or legal permission.

Living in Poverty

The state of having insufficient financial resources to meet the basic needs of life such as food, clothing, and shelter.