All of the Following Are Possible Purposes for Informative Speaking

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT 

• A)to teach listeners how to do something.
• B)to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing.
• C)to correct listeners' misconceptions.
• D)to make listeners aware of a problem.
• E)to describe a new procedure or policy.

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that involves overemphasizing personality traits and underestimating situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, evaluating the arguments presented and leading to lasting attitude change.