Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Experience

question 226

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely to experience stress?

• A) Farah, who has a best friend to confide in
• B) Tara, who has a Type B personality
• C) Sarah, who has a highly reactive autonomic nervous system
• D) Cara, who is generally optimistic about the future

Recognize the psychological theories related to persuasion, including the elaboration likelihood model.

Identify the factors influencing the effectiveness of persuasive messages.

Analyze the role of source credibility in persuasive communication.

Understand the techniques used in creating and resisting persuasive messages.

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