Which Factor Is a Long-Term Power Resource

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which factor is a long-term power resource?

• A)preparedness of a state's military forces
• B)loyalty of a state's politicians to their leader
• C)quality of a state's bureaucracy
• D)credibility of a state's commitments

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that uses low elaboration—where people minimally process the message. This method usually results in development of weaker attitudes.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that uses high elaboration—where people pay attention to the arguments and consider all the information in the message. This method usually results in development of stronger attitudes.

Stereotyping

The act of generalizing a set of characteristics to all members of a group, often leading to oversimplified perceptions or judgments.