While Watching TV,Traci Sees a Commercial in Which a Famous

question 46

Multiple Choice

While watching TV,Traci sees a commercial in which a famous actor endorses a political candidate.This is an example of

• A)an appeal to misplaced authority.
• B)a non sequitur.
• C)a bandwagon fallacy.
• D)a red herring fallacy.

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Definitions:

Others' Experiences

The knowledge or insight gained from understanding or learning about the events, actions, or feelings that other people have undergone.

LaPiere's Study

A research project conducted in the early 1930s exploring the relationship between attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of prejudice and discrimination.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains how the likelihood of elaboration, or the extent to which a person carefully processes a persuasive message, influences attitude change.

Reactance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals react against restrictions on their personal freedoms by showing opposition or doing the opposite of what is being imposed.