A Sensory Receptor Is Specialized for the

question 85

Multiple Choice

A sensory receptor is specialized for the

• A) detection of physical events.
• B) coordination of movement of the hands and fingers.
• C) detection of specific chemicals released from other neurons.
• D) detection of neurohormones in the blood.
• E) detection of electrical changes in nearby neurons.

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Definitions:

Heuristic/Systematic Model

Theory that posits two routes to persuasion, via either conscious or automatic processing.

Personal Relevance Theory

A theory suggesting that people are more likely to be persuaded by messages that they find personally relevant or meaningful.

Peripheral Cue

A type of stimulus in persuasion that influences a person's attitude or behavior through indirect or secondary features, rather than the central message itself.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deep processing of information, focusing on the arguments and content to change attitudes.