What is meant by unwelcome information in a persuasion context? Describe the impact of unwelcome information on the desire for accuracy

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: When people encounter unwelcome information—information that does not fit with their current beliefs or attitudes—they are more likely to seek accuracy and process the information carefully and critically.

Psychology

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a. getting their first job b. buying their first house c. dealing with aging parents d. having and raising children

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a. North America b. Asia c. Africa d. Europe

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a. Down syndrome b. PKU c. fragile-X syndrome d. Tay Sach's disease

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