Regarding Persuasion, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 291

Multiple Choice

Regarding persuasion, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Persuasion can occur during personal discussions with friends.
• B) The success or failure of persuasion can be understood by considering the three factors of conformity, compliance, and coercion.
• C) Persuasion involves any deliberate attempt to change attitudes or beliefs with information or arguments.
• D) Attitude change can occur in response to external persuasion as well as the internal process of cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid bodies and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, primarily oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Irritant Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that respond to chemical, mechanical, or thermal stimuli by initiating the reflex actions such as coughing or sneezing.

Expiratory Muscles

Muscles involved in the process of expelling air out of the lungs, such as the internal intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles.

Respiration

The biochemical process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.