Tyler Nods His Head Quite Often During a Speech from a Politician

question 44

Multiple Choice

Tyler nods his head quite often during a speech from a politician. Based on the information from your text about confidence and persuasion, Tyler would be most likely to be most persuaded by __________.

• A) a weak argument
• B) a strong argument
• C) an emotional appeal
• D) peripheral cues

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Definitions:

Delivering Bad News

The practice of communicating unfavorable news or information in a thoughtful, sensitive, and often strategic manner.

Unsolicited Proposal

A proposal submitted by an individual or organization to another entity without being requested or invited to do so, often aiming to offer solutions or services.

External Source

An external source refers to information or data that comes from outside an organization or study, often used to provide additional evidence or benchmarks.

Indirect Approach

A communication method where the main point or request is not presented directly at the beginning but is instead gradually led up to, often used to soften the delivery of less favorable news or requests.