Features and characteristics of a person who is presenting a persuasive message are called:
a. peripheral characteristics
b. operant characteristics
c. central characteristics
d. source characteristics
D
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a. displacement. c. infinite creativity. b. prerequisity. d. semanticity.
A duplex gamble is used to study the attractiveness of different gambles because it allows the experimenter to independently manipulate
a. the amount won and the amount lost. b. the probability of winning and the probability of losing. c. the probability of winning and the amount won. d. the probability of losing and the amount lost.
If a therapist charges an exorbitant amount of money for her services,
a. you should shop around. b. you know that the services provided will be worth every penny. c. you know that the therapist's priorities are misplaced and will result in bad therapeutic outcome. d. you know that the fees are regulated by the state in which you live. e. you know that the therapist will likely not adjust her fees just because you can't afford them.
You decide to attend some training to enhance your ability to coach Little League. Based on several recommendations, you select Coaching Effectiveness Training. What topics do you expect will be covered in the sessions?
a) how to focus on winning and methods of relaxing for maximum effort b) liberal use of reinforcement and sound technical instruction in the sport c) how to deal with inevitable failure of rejection and mental imagery to boost performance d) approaches for enhancing conditioning and acceptance of the idea that competition is healthy