Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Various

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the various elements of persuasion?

• A)Dissimilarity is a credibility characteristic that helps a communicator change people's attitudes.
• B)Television is generally a more powerful medium than print sources for changing attitudes.
• C)Younger people are less likely to change their attitudes than older ones.
• D)Individuals with strong attitudes are more easily persuaded than those with weak ones.

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Definitions:

High-context Cultures

Cultures in which communication relies heavily on the context and non-verbal cues rather than just the words used, necessitating a deeper understanding of interpersonal relations and norms.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication signals other than words, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which convey messages.

E-mail

A method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet, using specific addresses to send and receive communications electronically.

Verbal Content

The textual or spoken component within communication, as opposed to non-verbal elements.