Exam 7: Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

People's beliefs about the influence of advertising are incorrect. People they are influenced by regular advertising, and they they are influenced by subliminal advertising.

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Question 61

André is not at all familiar with a presidential candidate's stand on the issues or with his proposed policies, but André likes "his" candidate and plans to vote for him anyway. This example illustrates that people's attitudes toward politicians are often __________.

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Question 62

"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is most associated with __________.

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Question 63

The concept of __________ refers to the ease with which people believe that they can perform a behavior in question.

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Question 64

People tend to be less aware of their __________ attitudes, which are more likely to influence behaviors they are not monitoring.

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Question 65

Based on the effects of attitude forewarning, whose attitude is likely to change the most?

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Question 66

Do fear-arousing messages work? A social psychologist would probably say, "It depends." It depends on what?

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Question 67

In a persuasion study conducted by McGuire (1964), participants exposed to weak arguments that contradicted common knowledge or beliefs were likely to be persuaded by two days later.

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Question 68

Raymond's attitude is more likely to be highly accessible if he has __________ the attitude object.

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Question 69

You are reading a billboard that says, "L&H shoes: comfort and style for your whole family." Where would such an ad be most effective, according to research on cultural differences in persuasion?

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Question 70

The theory of planned behavior states that the best predictors of deliberate behaviors are __________.

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Question 71

Claude had an unpleasant experience during his last visit to Dallas, Texas. He was approached by two men with strong Texas accents who wielded sharp knives, roughed him up, cracked a rib, and stole all his money. Ever since Claude was mugged, he has taken an instant dislike to anyone who speaks with a Texas twang. Claude's negative attitude toward Texas accents is most probably a result of __________.

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Question 72

What type of attitudes best predict spontaneous behavior?

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Question 73

Tanisha's family loves the Chicago Bulls. Tanisha recently moved to California and now cheers for the Lakers. When she goes home, her family sarcastically jokes with her and makes fun of her new love for the Lakers. This reaction to her behavior is a(n) __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 74

Who is more likely to use the central route to persuasion when attending to a communication about health insurance reform?

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Question 75

Tom is trying to quit smoking. His parents, siblings, wife, children, and his doctor have all emphasized to him how important it is for him to quit. According to the theory of planned behavior, what factor is most likely to interfere with Tom's forming a firm behavioral intention to quit?

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Question 76

Discuss the kinds of effects that subliminal presentation of stimuli have in the laboratory and what the implications are for real-world applications such as subliminal advertising.

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Question 77

Based on research presented in your text about attitudes predicting behavior, it could be said that __________ attitudes best predict actual behavior.

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Question 78

Research by Petty, Cacioppo, and Goldman (1981) found that when students are not involved in an issue, their opinions are influenced more by the than by the .

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Question 79

The route to persuasion is to enduring attitude change as the route to persuasion is to transient change.

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Question 80

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People's beliefs about the influence of advertising are incorrect. People they are influenced by regular advertising, and they they are influenced by subliminal advertising.

André is not at all familiar with a presidential candidate's stand on the issues or with his proposed policies, but André likes "his" candidate and plans to vote for him anyway. This example illustrates that people's attitudes toward politicians are often __________.

"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is most associated with __________.

The concept of __________ refers to the ease with which people believe that they can perform a behavior in question.

People tend to be less aware of their __________ attitudes, which are more likely to influence behaviors they are not monitoring.

Based on the effects of attitude forewarning, whose attitude is likely to change the most?

Do fear-arousing messages work? A social psychologist would probably say, "It depends." It depends on what?

In a persuasion study conducted by McGuire (1964), participants exposed to weak arguments that contradicted common knowledge or beliefs were likely to be persuaded by two days later.

Raymond's attitude is more likely to be highly accessible if he has __________ the attitude object.

You are reading a billboard that says, "L&H shoes: comfort and style for your whole family." Where would such an ad be most effective, according to research on cultural differences in persuasion?

The theory of planned behavior states that the best predictors of deliberate behaviors are __________.

What type of attitudes best predict spontaneous behavior?

Tanisha's family loves the Chicago Bulls. Tanisha recently moved to California and now cheers for the Lakers. When she goes home, her family sarcastically jokes with her and makes fun of her new love for the Lakers. This reaction to her behavior is a(n) __________.

Who is more likely to use the central route to persuasion when attending to a communication about health insurance reform?

Tom is trying to quit smoking. His parents, siblings, wife, children, and his doctor have all emphasized to him how important it is for him to quit. According to the theory of planned behavior, what factor is most likely to interfere with Tom's forming a firm behavioral intention to quit?

Discuss the kinds of effects that subliminal presentation of stimuli have in the laboratory and what the implications are for real-world applications such as subliminal advertising.

Based on research presented in your text about attitudes predicting behavior, it could be said that __________ attitudes best predict actual behavior.

Research by Petty, Cacioppo, and Goldman (1981) found that when students are not involved in an issue, their opinions are influenced more by the than by the .

The route to persuasion is to enduring attitude change as the route to persuasion is to transient change.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

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Exam 7: Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

People's beliefs about the influence of advertising are incorrect. People __________ they are influenced by regular advertising, and they __________ they are influenced by subliminal advertising.

André is not at all familiar with a presidential candidate's stand on the issues or with his proposed policies, but André likes "his" candidate and plans to vote for him anyway. This example illustrates that people's attitudes toward politicians are often __________.

"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is most associated with __________.

The concept of __________ refers to the ease with which people believe that they can perform a behavior in question.

People tend to be less aware of their __________ attitudes, which are more likely to influence behaviors they are not monitoring.

Based on the effects of attitude forewarning, whose attitude is likely to change the most?

Do fear-arousing messages work? A social psychologist would probably say, "It depends." It depends on what?

In a persuasion study conducted by McGuire (1964), participants exposed to weak arguments that contradicted common knowledge or beliefs were __________ likely to be persuaded by __________ two days later.

Raymond's attitude is more likely to be highly accessible if he has __________ the attitude object.

You are reading a billboard that says, "L&H shoes: comfort and style for your whole family." Where would such an ad be most effective, according to research on cultural differences in persuasion?

The theory of planned behavior states that the best predictors of deliberate behaviors are __________.

What type of attitudes best predict spontaneous behavior?

Tanisha's family loves the Chicago Bulls. Tanisha recently moved to California and now cheers for the Lakers. When she goes home, her family sarcastically jokes with her and makes fun of her new love for the Lakers. This reaction to her behavior is a(n) __________.

Who is more likely to use the central route to persuasion when attending to a communication about health insurance reform?

Tom is trying to quit smoking. His parents, siblings, wife, children, and his doctor have all emphasized to him how important it is for him to quit. According to the theory of planned behavior, what factor is most likely to interfere with Tom's forming a firm behavioral intention to quit?

Discuss the kinds of effects that subliminal presentation of stimuli have in the laboratory and what the implications are for real-world applications such as subliminal advertising.

Based on research presented in your text about attitudes predicting behavior, it could be said that __________ attitudes best predict actual behavior.

Research by Petty, Cacioppo, and Goldman (1981) found that when students are not involved in an issue, their opinions are influenced more by the __________ than by the __________.

The __________ route to persuasion is to enduring attitude change as the __________ route to persuasion is to transient change.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

Filters

People's beliefs about the influence of advertising are incorrect. People they are influenced by regular advertising, and they they are influenced by subliminal advertising.

In a persuasion study conducted by McGuire (1964), participants exposed to weak arguments that contradicted common knowledge or beliefs were likely to be persuaded by two days later.

Research by Petty, Cacioppo, and Goldman (1981) found that when students are not involved in an issue, their opinions are influenced more by the than by the .

The route to persuasion is to enduring attitude change as the route to persuasion is to transient change.