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PSYC 3007Week 3 Test/GUIDE TO GRADE A • Question 1 When we say that an attitude performs a function, we mean that it: 3 out of 3 points • Question 2 A student adopts a pro... -environmental attitude to get along with a new group of environmentally-conscious friends. The attitude fulfills which function? 3 out of 3 points • Question 3 3 out of 3 points According to functional theory, a message is most likely to change an attitude if it the function the attitude serves. • Question 4 Attitudes are LEAST likely to be consistent with behavior when: 0 out of 3 points • Question 5 The theory of reasoned action emphasizes: 3 out of 3 points • Question 6 3 out of 3 points The idea that an attitude is quickly accessible from memory is aligned with which theory? • Question 7 Perceived behavior control is an important element of the theory of reasoned action. Which statement best illustrates perceived behavior control in the context of a person considering taking up scuba diving for the first time? 0 out of 3 points 3 out of 3 points Which component proposed by Ajzen increases the odds of correctly predicting behavior? Correct Answer: control a. Perceived behavior control • Question 9 What must transpire for an attitude to influence behavior according to Fazio? 3 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: d. The attitude must influence perceptions of the attitude object. d. The attitude must influence perceptions of the attitude object. • Question 10 If you are developing a persuasive message to help decrease bullying among fifth graders, which strategy should you NOT consider? 0 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: a. Target relevant beliefs. c. Discuss roles. • Question 11 When are people considered hypocrites? 3 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: b. When they conjure moral standards they do not follow b. When they conjure moral standards they do not follow • Question 12 3 out of 3 points Consistency between attitude and behavior can also be expressed by using this saying: Selected Answer: Correct Answer: a. “Practice what you preach.” a. “Practice what you preach.” • Question 13 3 out of 3 points Which theory is the most systematic to help us understand how attitudes inform beliefs? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: a. The theory of reasoned action a. The theory of reasoned action • Question 14 3 out of 3 points Let's say you are distracted from paying attention to a political message with which you disagree. According to the cognitive response approach, distraction should lead to more persuasion for which of these reasons: Selected Answer: Correct Answer: c. The distraction blocks mental counterarguments. c. The distraction blocks mental counterarguments. • Question 15 Let's say a persuader wants to use inoculation theory to increase teens' resistance to peer drug use. What does the theory suggest you do? 3 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: a. Expose teens to pro-drug appeals, and offer counterarguments to these messages. a. Expose teens to pro-drug appeals, and offer counterarguments to these messages. • Question 16 Which of these best describes the Elaboration Likelihood Model? 3 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: b. The model argues that people process differently, depending on motivation and ability. b. The model argues that people process differently, depending on motivation and ability. • Question 17 0 out of 3 points In a low involving campaign for political office, candidates would be best advised to do which of these? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: d. All of the above b. Hype endorsements by highly credible sources. • Question 18 Systematic processing is most similar to which of these: 3 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: a. Central route a. Central route • Question 19 3 out of 3 points Let's say you are interested in physical attractiveness effects in the ELM. What does the model say about attractiveness? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: d. Attractiveness can serve as a cue, argument, or catalyst to thought, depending on the individual's motivation or ability. d. Attractiveness can serve as a cue, argument, or catalyst to thought, depending on the individual's motivation or ability. • Question 20 In the heuristic-systemic model (HSM), people are more often viewed as: 0 out of 3 points Selected Answer: Correct Answer: c. Deeply systematic processors b. Minimalist information processors Sunday, December 17, 2017 11:30:15 PM EST [Show More]

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