Which One of the Following Characteristics Is a Minimum Requirement

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following characteristics is a minimum requirement for a persuasive message to have some success?

• A) The audience needs to give some attention to the message
• B) The message must be very sensible
• C) The message has to be written neatly
• D) No extraneous factor should interrupt the information flow

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Definitions:

Emotional Reactions

Responses that are primarily emotional in nature to an event or stimulus, characterized by feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

Feelings Of Distress

Emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and angst.

Decatastrophize Thinking

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique that involves challenging and reducing irrational fears and catastrophic thinking.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional responses and behavior.