Law Students Who Scored Low Versus High on a Measure

question 65

Multiple Choice

Law students who scored low versus high on a measure of dominance were asked to assign punishment to a drunken driver involved in an accident.The participant variable would be

• A) the dominance of the students.
• B) the assigned punishment.
• C) the drunken driver.
• D) the accident.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

In the Elaboration Likelihood Model of persuasion, a way of processing information that does not involve deep thinking and focuses on superficial cues.

Central Route

Part of the Elaboration Likelihood Model of persuasion, it involves thoughtful consideration of the arguments presented.

Postdecisional Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced after making a difficult decision, often leading to regret or rationalization of the choice made.

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.