The Art of Persuasion

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Which term refers to the process by which a message induces change in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors?

  • Counter argument
  • Propaganda
  • Education
  • Persuasion (correct)

What is the difference between propaganda and education?

  • Propaganda is more believable than education
  • Education is clear but unconvincing, while propaganda offers convincing arguments
  • Propaganda is inherently bad, while education is inherently good (correct)
  • Propaganda induces change in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, while education does not

Which route to persuasion occurs when interested people focus on the arguments and respond with favorable thoughts?

  • Peripheral Route
  • Motivated Route
  • Central Route (correct)
  • Counter Route

What is the main difference between the Central Route and the Peripheral Route to Persuasion?

<p>The Central Route focuses on incidental cues, while the Peripheral Route focuses on arguments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a message is clear but unconvincing?

<p>You will easily counter argue the message and won't be persuaded (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the person who delivers a persuasive message?

<p>Communicator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a persuader?

<p>To change people's behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does credibility mean in the context of communication?

<p>The trustworthiness of the communicator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a communicator gain credibility?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route to persuasion occurs when the audience focuses on the arguments and responds with favorable thoughts?

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

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Study Notes

Persuasion and Communication

  • Persuasion: the process by which a message induces change in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Propaganda vs. Education

  • Propaganda: aims to influence attitudes and behaviors without regard for the audience's attitudes or beliefs.
  • Education: aims to inform and educate the audience, considering their attitudes and beliefs.

Routes to Persuasion

  • Central Route: occurs when interested people focus on the arguments and respond with favorable thoughts.
  • Peripheral Route: occurs when the audience is influenced by cues, such as the credibility of the speaker, rather than the arguments themselves.

Message Effectiveness

  • If a message is clear but unconvincing, it may not be persuasive.

The Persuader

  • Source: the person who delivers a persuasive message.
  • Goal: the main goal of a persuader is to influence attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.

Credibility

  • Credibility: the degree to which an audience perceives a communicator as trustworthy, expert, and objective.
  • Gaining credibility: a communicator can gain credibility by establishing a reputation, providing evidence, or demonstrating expertise.

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