Which of the Following Generalizations Drawn from Persuasion Research Is

question 446

Multiple Choice

Which of the following generalizations drawn from persuasion research is most accurate?

• A) Current studies, from the 1970s through the 1990s, tend to contradict past studies, those from the 1940s through the 60s
• B) The results of persuasion studies have been remarkably consistent, dating back to the time of Aristotle
• C) Newly developed statistical techniques have made it possible to resolve a number of previous inconsistencies in the literature
• D) Research findings are largely consistent, but there are dramatic differences in theories of persuasion

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Definitions:

Loyalty

The duty of an agent or employee to act in the best interests of their principal or employer, avoiding any conflicts of interest.

Illegal Purpose

Refers to the intention of engaging in activities that violate laws or regulations.

Agency Relationship

A legal arrangement in which one party, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another, the principal, in conducting business transactions.

Oral Agreement

A verbal contract between parties that is legally binding in certain contexts, though more difficult to prove than written ones.