The candidate worried that her youthfulness might cause voters not to take her seriously. So instead of trying to hide her age, she focused on selling herself as a "fresh voice " and making listeners believe their support was crucial to change. By increasing listeners' urgency, this speaker is trying to avoid __________.
A. the boomerang effect
B. a self-fulfilling prophecy
C. moving from education to commitment
D. self-actualization
Answer: B
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A. topic B. specific purpose C. thesis statement D. general purpose
Emotional appeals often focus on ________ emotions because people are highly motivated to reduce those emotions.
A. inappropriate B. long-lasting C. negative D. unexpected
Rick and Jamie recently started dating. To commemorate their first month as a couple, Rick surprised Jamie when he picked her up at work in a rented limousine with floor-level tickets to a concert. After the show, Rick was upset because Jamie would barely speak to him. Jamie was also upset because she had been planning on surprising Rick with a quiet dinner at home. After two days of fighting, the couple broke up. What was likely at the root of this conflict?
A. egocentrism B. altercentrism C. perceptual set differences D. negativity bias