Jackie Is Trying to Decide Which Computer to Purchase

question 3

Multiple Choice

Jackie is trying to decide which computer to purchase.After reading various articles comparing computers and researching the different types of computers in Consumer Reports,she makes her decision.Jackie's decision illustrates

• A) central route persuasion.
• B) peripheral route persuasion.
• C) cognitive dissonance.
• D) attribution theory.

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Definitions:

Career Choice

The process of deciding on a path for one's professional life, which involves considering various factors like interests, skills, values, and market opportunities.

Psychosocial Stages

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that suggests human development is governed by a series of stages, each centered on resolving a crisis involving personal growth and identity.

Development

Refers to the process of change and growth that occurs in human beings over the course of their life span.

Erikson

Pertains to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist famous for his theory regarding human beings' psychosocial development.