Persuasion Techniques

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What is the primary goal of the 'Changing Responses' effect of persuasion?

  • To form new attitudes or opinions
  • To associate new ideas with existing concepts
  • To reinforce existing attitudes or behaviors
  • To change existing attitudes or behaviors (correct)

Which component of Ethos is related to the communicator's expertise?

  • Logical argumentation
  • Practical intelligence (correct)
  • Virtuous character
  • Goodwill

What is the primary goal of advertising campaigns according to the text?

  • To reinforce existing beliefs or attitudes
  • To shape consumer preferences for new products (correct)
  • To form new attitudes or opinions
  • To change existing attitudes or behaviors

Which of the following is an example of the 'Reinforcing Responses' effect of persuasion?

<p>Political speeches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary appeal of Logos in persuasion?

<p>Logical reasoning and argumentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory emphasizes moral duties, obligations, and respect towards individuals?

<p>Kantian/Deontological Ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in persuasion between the past and the present?

<p>It was more straightforward in the past (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is coercion in the context of social influence?

<p>A circumstance where a threat or deprivation of autonomy occurs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of manipulation in persuasion?

<p>To deceive the recipient of the message (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of propaganda?

<p>It is a method of influencing people through media (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of modern persuasion in the digital age?

<p>It has become more complex and subtle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social influence in the context of persuasion?

<p>A situation where one person's behavior alters another person's actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of Perloff's definition of persuasion?

<p>Utilizing symbols to convey messages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of persuasion, according to Perloff's definition?

<p>To convince others to change their attitudes or behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of persuasion that distinguishes it from coercion, manipulation, and propaganda?

<p>The presence of an atmosphere of free choice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between persuasion and propaganda?

<p>Propaganda is more controlling of the flow and content of information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor to consider when evaluating a scenario as an example of persuasion or another form of influence?

<p>The intent of the communicator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between central and peripheral routes of persuasion?

<p>The level of emotional appeal versus logical argument (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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