Psychology of Attitudes and Persuasion
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What does attitude accessibility determine?

  • How quickly we can express our attitude about something (correct)
  • The social acceptance of a particular behavior
  • The effectiveness of persuasion techniques
  • The likelihood of a person changing their behavior
  • According to the theory of planned behavior, which element is NOT a predictor of future behavior?

  • Social acceptance of the behavior
  • Frequency of past behavior (correct)
  • Perceived self-efficacy
  • Attitude towards the behavior
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the four key components of the Yale Attitude Change Approach?

  • Message
  • Audience
  • Source
  • Context (correct)
  • What role does social acceptance play in the theory of planned behavior?

    <p>It helps to predict whether a person will engage in a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques can be used in persuasion to change attitudes?

    <p>Emotional appeals based on fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does cognitive dissonance relate to persuasion?

    <p>It creates a state of discomfort prompting attitude change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of having a credible source in persuasion?

    <p>Improves the likelihood of message acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the accessibility of an attitude affect decision making?

    <p>It influences the speed of judgment and response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of product placement in movies and TV shows?

    <p>To subtly influence purchasing decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ingratiation technique involve?

    <p>Doing a favor to gain something in return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique utilizes a small initial request to encourage compliance with a larger request?

    <p>Foot-in-the-Door Technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the low-balling technique usually involve?

    <p>Offering an initial low price and adding costs later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of the foot-in-the-door technique?

    <p>Asking to borrow a pencil and then requesting a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options best describes the deadline technique?

    <p>Creating urgency by setting a time limit for an offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which products are commonly placed in movies and TV shows as part of marketing strategies?

    <p>Ray-Ban sunglasses and Starbucks coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The playing hard to get technique involves which of the following strategies?

    <p>Making oneself seem scarce or valuable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of attitude inoculation?

    <p>To make individuals more resistant to larger persuasion attempts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does subliminal messaging typically influence consumers?

    <p>By embedding hidden messages that influence behavior unconsciously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of product placement in media?

    <p>It subtly integrates branded products into media content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the incremental influence observed in Milgram's experiment?

    <p>Participants started with small shocks, leading to higher compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of response does subliminal messaging typically evoke in consumers?

    <p>Emotional responses or subtle associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best illustrates the concept of subliminal messaging?

    <p>Hidden derogatory images in ice cubes suggesting romantic benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might marketers use attitude inoculation techniques?

    <p>To strengthen consumers' commitment to their existing beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of product placement?

    <p>Direct consumer interaction with the brand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What processing route do individuals typically use when they find information personally relevant?

    <p>Central route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an individual's need for cognition influence their approach to persuasion?

    <p>They engage in deep, logical processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical factor for the effectiveness of fear-arousing communications?

    <p>Inducing mild fear coupled with a solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the experiment about the aptitude test, what was the main difference in attitude between students facing a one-year versus a ten-year wait?

    <p>One-year students thought deeply about the test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of individuals with a low need for cognition when it comes to processing persuasive messages?

    <p>They prefer emotional cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome for smokers who viewed a fear-inducing film and received quitting instructions?

    <p>They showed significant reduction in smoking behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when too much fear is induced in persuasive messages?

    <p>It may cause individuals to shut down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of persuasion focuses on superficial aspects such as the source's expertise?

    <p>Peripheral route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Elaboration Likelihood Model?

    <p>The route through which persuasion occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of persuasion involves deep cognitive processing?

    <p>Central Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negative advertisements from opposing political candidates can influence voters in which manner?

    <p>Subconsciously affect their opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Matching Hypothesis, how can advertisements be made more persuasive?

    <p>By aligning with an individual's preferred reasoning route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes the peripheral route of persuasion?

    <p>It relies on superficial cues and emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of purchasing a car, what factors would typically be processed via the central route?

    <p>Gas mileage, safety rating, and warranty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The impact of an advertisement tends to be stronger when it matches a person's reasoning route. What does this align with?

    <p>Matching Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blue line represent in the line graph showing favorable thoughts related to advertisement effectiveness?

    <p>Effectively based attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Attitude Accessibility

    • How quickly we can express an attitude about a person, place, or thing
    • Similar to the availability heuristic
    • Quick judgment due to the attitude being in the forefront of our minds
    • Influenced by the strength and importance of the attitude

    Theory of Planned Behavior

    • Attitude, social acceptance, and perceived self-efficacy determine future behavior
    • Attitude is a predictor of future behavior
    • Social acceptance influences behavior
    • Perceived self-efficacy or control over the situation is crucial

    Persuasion and Attitude Change

    • Changing someone's attitude or behavior through communication
    • Techniques used to change attitudes
    • Peer pressure as a form of persuasion
    • Cognitive dissonance and counter-attitudinal advocacy

    Yale Attitude Change Approach

    • A theory of persuasion with four components: source, message, channel, and audience
    • Source: Credibility and attractiveness of the person delivering the message
    • Message: Content and delivery of the message
    • Channel: How the message is communicated
    • Audience: Characteristics of the audience, such as attention and intelligence

    Elaboration Likelihood Model

    • Two routes of persuasion: central and peripheral
    • Central Route: Deep, cognitive processing
    • Peripheral Route: Superficial, emotional processing

    Matching Hypothesis

    • Advertisements are more persuasive when they align with the individual's preferred reasoning route
    • Central route is cognitively based, relying on logic and deep thinking
    • Peripheral route is effectively based, appealing to emotions and social identity

    Persuasion and Personal Relevance

    • When something is personally relevant, individuals are more likely to use the central route of persuasion
    • Increased motivation leads to more effortful thinking and logical processing

    Need for Cognition

    • A personality trait that describes individuals who enjoy engaging in effortful cognitive activities
    • People with a high need for cognition prefer the central route of persuasion
    • They enjoy intellectual debates and detailed information

    Fear-Arousing Communications

    • Fear-arousing communications can be effective if the fear induced is moderate
    • Too much fear can cause individuals to shut down, while too little fear can make them dismiss the message

    Attitude Inoculation

    • A process by which people become immune to persuasion attempts by being exposed to small doses of the arguments against their position
    • Involves exposing individuals to small doses of opposing arguments
    • This process makes individuals more resistant to larger persuasion attempts

    Subliminal Messaging

    • Hidden messages in advertising that influence behavior unconsciously
    • Messages can appeal to emotions or suggest benefits subtly

    Product Placement

    • Practice of placing branded products in media content to influence viewers' purchasing decisions
    • Integrates branded products into media content
    • Subtly influences viewers' purchasing decisions

    Types of Compliance

    • Ingratiation: Doing someone a favor to get something in return
    • Playing hard to get: Making oneself seem scarce or valuable
    • Deadline technique: Creating urgency by setting a time limit for a sale or offer

    Foot-in-the-Door Technique

    • A persuasion technique where a small request is made first to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later
    • Initial small request increases compliance with a larger request
    • Creates a sense of commitment and investment in the outcome

    Low-Balling Technique

    • Initial low offer to secure commitment
    • Additional costs are introduced after the initial commitment

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    Explore the concepts of attitude accessibility, the theory of planned behavior, and techniques for changing attitudes. This quiz will test your understanding of how attitudes influence behavior and the impact of persuasion. Consider key theories like the Yale attitude change approach and their implications in social settings.

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