Edith Is Making a Class Presentation in Which She Is

question 276

Multiple Choice

Edith is making a class presentation in which she is trying to convince the other students that a proposed change in the requirements for an Education degree will be beneficial in the long run.Based on the research into factors which influence persuasion,Edith will be MOST persuasive if she

• A) presents only the advantages associated with the proposed change.
• B) presents only the disadvantages associated with the proposed change.
• C) is able to arouse cognitive dissonance among her classmates.
• D) presents both the advantages and disadvantages associated with the proposed change.

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Definitions:

Long-term

Describes assets, liabilities, or financial investments that are expected to be held or have a life span greater than one year.

Contract Rate

The agreed-upon rate specified in a contract that determines the amount of interest to be accrued on financial instruments such as loans or bonds.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a security or financial instrument, such as a bond or stock.

Interest Paid

The amount paid by a borrower to a lender for the privilege of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.