To Remove Any Doubts About the Legitimacy of the Shock

question 50

Multiple Choice

To remove any doubts about the legitimacy of the shock generator in Milgram's obedience study, the:

• A) "teachers" were given a sample shock.
• B) teachers witnessed Milgram being shocked.
• C) "learners" were asked to administer a sample shock to themselves.
• D) teacher and the learner watched an unsettling short film of a person being shocked at the 220-volt level.

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Definitions:

Peripheral-Route Processing

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues and heuristics, such as the attractiveness of the speaker, instead of the quality of the argument.

Credible

Being believable or worthy of trust based on evidence or reasoning.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deep thinking and the logical processing of information, leading to lasting attitude change.

Persuasion

The act of convincing others to change their mind or take a certain action through effective communication or argumentation.