Group a Listens to a Strong Speech in Favor of Stiffer

question 49

Multiple Choice

Group A listens to a strong speech in favor of stiffer penalties for drunk driving. Group B listens first to a weak speech and later to a strong speech. How much are the two groups likely to be persuaded?

• A) Group A will be persuaded more strongly than Group B.
• B) Both groups will be persuaded about equally.
• C) Group B will be persuaded more strongly than Group A.
• D) Neither group will be persuaded at all.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimuli

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Occasion-setting Stimulus

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Food Preference

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Discrimination Learning

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