What Does the Research Suggest About the Role of Distraction

question 81

Multiple Choice

What does the research suggest about the role of distraction in persuasion?

• A) Distracting your audience always decreases persuasion.
• B) Distracting your audience always increases persuasion.
• C) Distracting your audience decreases persuasion when you have a strong argument, but increases persuasion when you have a weak argument.
• D) Distracting your audience decreases persuasion when you have a weak argument, but increases persuasion when you have a strong argument.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns without relying on previously acquired knowledge.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, often assessed through vocabulary and knowledge-based tests.

Logic Problems

Puzzles or games that require the use of reasoning skills to solve.

Triarchic Theory

The idea that people have three types of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical.