Which of the Following Statements About Persuasion Is CORRECT

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about persuasion is CORRECT?

• A) Fast speakers are less persuasive than slow speakers.
• B) Arousal of strong emotions, such as fear, is not persuasive if the message includes specific advice about how to produce a positive outcome.
• C) People with high self-esteem are more susceptible to persuasion.
• D) People who are perceived as trustworthy are more persuasive.

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Definitions:

Mutual Adjustment

A coordination mechanism where parties continuously adapt and negotiate their work and behavior with each other in order to achieve a common goal.

Liaison Roles

Positions or duties in which an individual acts as a link to facilitate communication and coordination between different parts of an organization or between organizations.

Integrators

Organizational members permanently assigned to facilitate coordination between departments.

Informal Communication

Refers to the casual and unstructured exchange of information between individuals or groups without following the formal channels of communication.