When Evaluating a Message,the Message Should Be ________

question 78

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a message,the message should be ________.

• A)clear,easy to understand,and honest
• B)passive,thoughtful,and gentle
• C)clear,concise,and objective
• D)easy to understand,honest,and positive
• E)neutral,clear,and short

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory that suggests an uncomfortable tension arises from holding contradictory cognitions (e.g., beliefs, attitudes) simultaneously, leading to efforts to reduce the dissonance.

Hypocrites

Hypocrites are individuals who claim to have moral beliefs, standards, or virtues that their own behavior does not conform to; their actions contradict their stated beliefs or values.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior or expressed beliefs.

Effort Justification

The cognitive dissonance reduction mechanism where individuals attribute a higher value to an outcome they had to put effort into achieving, regardless of the actual value.