Who Is Most Likely to Use the Central Route to Respond

question 102

Multiple Choice

Who is most likely to use the central route to respond to persuasive messages?

• A)Emma,an anthropology major,who is taking an economics class pass/fail in order to fulfill a college requirement
• B)Danielle,who notices an eye-catching billboard for a brand of beer as she drives on the highway to her grandparents' house
• C)Jorge,who plans to attend a guest lecture on worldwide water shortages,a topic about which he has read a great deal
• D)Nate,who attends a dharma talk with his girlfriend because she is interested in meditation

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Definitions:

Freudian Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic method and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud emphasizing unconscious motivations and conflicts as determinants of behavior.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals or the ego to protect against feelings of anxiety or guilt.

Overcome

To successfully deal with or gain control of something difficult, such as obstacles, challenges, or conditions.

Lithium

A mood-stabilizing drug commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.