This theory postulates two routes through which persuasion occurs-a central route and a peripheral route-and focuses on the probability that audience members will be stimulated not only to attend to and decode a message but also to expand it

What will be an ideal response?


The Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM).

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Because the word "culture" is part of our everyday vocabulary, it's easy to define.

a. True b. False

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Which problem would likely rank highest in solution multiplicity?

A. City water mains are leaking about 20 percent of the water supply. B. A student's GPA is perilously close to the minimum required to retain his scholarship. C. A florist's delivery truck was wrecked and a replacement is needed quickly. D. A young couple is very displeased with the décor of their newly rented apartment.

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The female employee quotes a city alderman and then says, "It's no wonder he's against free daycare for city workers. He's a man." Which kind of fallacious strategy is she using?

a. personal interest b. character attack c. agenda-setting d. name-calling

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__________ is the mood or feeling the speaker creates

a. Style b. Tone c. Clarity d. Delivery

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