According to the Social Judgment Theory,in Which of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the social judgment theory,in which of the following instances does assimilation occur?

• A) When the consumer is not involved with the message
• B) When an incoming message is perceived as falling within the latitude of rejection
• C) When material presented early in a message is most influential
• D) When material presented later in the message has the most impact
• E) When an incoming message falls within the latitude of acceptance

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Profitability

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Short-term Notes Payable

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