Which of the Following Is a Limitation of the Elaboration

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation of the Elaboration Likelihood Model ELM) as described in the chapter?

• A) The ELM paints people as less oriented toward validating their attitudes than they may be
• B) The ELM is not well suited to the analysis of attitude change mediated by conscious cognitive processes
• C) The ELM does not address whether cognitive responses actually cause attitude change or are merely correlated with it
• D) The ELM does not allow for biased information processing

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair and prejudiced treatment directed at various groups, particularly because of their race, age, or sex.

Extinction

Within the realm of behavioral psychology, it describes the slow reduction and ultimate vanishing of a learned reaction when the previously associated conditioned stimulus is no longer presented alongside the unconditioned stimulus.

Avoidance Training

A learning process in which an individual learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by performing particular behaviors.

Desensitization

A psychological process of reducing sensitivity or reaction to a stimulus, often used in therapy to manage phobias or anxiety.