The Contagion Effect Refers to Which of the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

The contagion effect refers to which of the following?

• A) the use of biological weapons against porous nodes
• B) the spread of disease as a result of terrorist use of toxins
• C) the theoretical influence of media exposure on the future behavior of like-minded extremists
• D) both "the use of biological weapons against porous nodes" and "the spread of disease as a result of terrorist use of toxins"

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Definitions:

Person Perception

The process by which individuals form impressions and make judgments about the characteristics and motives of others based on available information.

Implicit Personality Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals use a small set of traits and behaviors to make assumptions and judgments about the personalities of others.

Predictive Relationship

A form of correlation where one variable can be used to predict the behavior of another variable.

Attractiveness

A quality that appeals to the senses or emotions, making something or someone appealing or desirable.