Question 1

We can also categorize persuasion according to two major outcomes: convincing and _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We can also categorize persuasion according to...

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of indirect persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  A salesperson who exaggerates the quality of his goods to get you to buy something 
B)  A salesperson who does not directly try to sell you anything but praises the products in the store 
C)  A salesperson telling you that you either buy the most expensive thing in the store, or nothing at all 
D)  A salesperson telling you that he is paid by commission and that he is therefore interested in selling you something as expensive as possible 
A)  A salesperson who exaggerates the quality of his goods to get you to buy something 
B)  A salesperson who does not directly try to sell you anything but praises the products in the store 
C)  A salesperson telling you that you either buy the most expensive thing in the store, or nothing at all 
D)  A salesperson telling you that he is paid by commission and that he is therefore interested in selling you something as expensive as possible

Question 3

The emotional tendency to interpret new information as confirmation of one's existing beliefs is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect persuasion 
B)  emotional evidence 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  pathos 
A)  indirect persuasion 
B)  emotional evidence 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  pathos

Question 4

____________ refers to the speaker's expertise on a topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ refers to the speaker's expertise on...

Question 5

Which is the best strategy to use with a friendly audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive persuasion 
B)  direct persuasion 
C)  indirect persuasion 
D)  targeted persuasion 
A)  passive persuasion 
B)  direct persuasion 
C)  indirect persuasion 
D)  targeted persuasion

We can also categorize persuasion according to two major outcomes: convincing and _________.

Which of the following is the best example of indirect persuasion?

The emotional tendency to interpret new information as confirmation of one's existing beliefs is known as

____________ refers to the speaker's expertise on a topic.

Which is the best strategy to use with a friendly audience?

Communication: What and Why

The Self, Perception, and Communication

Communication and Culture

Language

Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating in Groups and Teams

Solving Problems in Groups and Teams

Preparing and Presenting Your Speech

Organization and Support

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 15: Appendix: Communicating for Career Success

We can also categorize persuasion according to two major outcomes: convincing and _________.

Which of the following is the best example of indirect persuasion?

The emotional tendency to interpret new information as confirmation of one's existing beliefs is known as

____________ refers to the speaker's expertise on a topic.

Which is the best strategy to use with a friendly audience?

Communication: What and Why

The Self, Perception, and Communication

Communication and Culture

Language

Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating in Groups and Teams

Solving Problems in Groups and Teams

Preparing and Presenting Your Speech

Organization and Support

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters