Statistically, Which of These 21-Year-Olds Would Be the Most Likely

question 15

Multiple Choice

Statistically, which of these 21-year-olds would be the most likely to engage in extreme drinking?

• A) Henry, who did not go to college and works full-time
• B) Stanley, who is a college junior
• C) Hillary, who graduated from college ten years ago
• D) Jessica, who did not go to college and works part-time

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Peripheral Route

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Central Route

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Sufficiency Threshold

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Systematic Processing

A mode of information processing that involves careful and thoughtful consideration of all available information and evidence.