In an Attempt to Persuade, Loretta Uses Ineffective Strategies and Tactics

question 106

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to persuade, Loretta uses ineffective strategies and tactics. According to Robert Cialdini, Loretta is unskilled in persuasion and is a

• A) sleuth
• B) smuggler
• C) bungler
• D) baffler

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Definitions:

Irrational Assumptions

Beliefs that are not based on logic or reason, often leading to unrealistic expectations and distorted perceptions.

Ellis's Technique

A cognitive-behavioral therapy method developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on identifying and changing irrational beliefs.

Performance Anxiety

The fear of performing inadequately and a related tension experienced during sex.

Short-term Anxiety

A temporary state of high stress or worry that typically resolves quickly and is often related to specific situations or stimuli.