Which of the Following Types of Messages Are Least Likely

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of messages are least likely to contain distortion?

• A) Written messages
• B) Spoken messages
• C) Lateral communications
• D) Upward communications

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or actions simultaneously.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A compliance tactic that involves getting a person to agree to a small request to increase the likelihood they will agree to a larger request later.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues to promote a response without demanding critical analysis of the content of the message.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate personality-based explanations for others' behaviors while underestimating situational factors.