Why Do People Believe in Things That Cannot Be Proven

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do people believe in things that cannot be proven?

• A)Human beings are essentially gullible and will believe almost anything.
• B)Religious institutions hold great sway over human behaviour,social norms,and beliefs.
• C)Language,ritual,myth,and other areas of social life persuade people of the correctness of their beliefs.
• D)Human have a deep-seated need to believe in things that are not natural.

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Definitions:

Year-To-Year Temperatures

Relates to the comparison of temperatures over consecutive years, often used in the study of climate change and global warming trends.

Central Processing

A cognitive processing route that involves careful and thoughtful consideration of persuasive message content.

Peripheral Processing

A mode of information processing in persuasion that involves focusing on superficial cues rather than the central content of the message, often leading to temporary attitude change.

Need For Cognition

A tendency to engage in and enjoy effortful thinking, analysis, and mental problem solving.