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Persuasion: the process by which a message induces change in beliefs, attitudes of behaviors. “The hurdles of the persuasion process” (pg. 226)Persuasion Paths**If a message is clear but unconvincing, then you will easily counter argue the message and won’t be persuaded. If the message offers convincing arguments, then your thoughts will be more favorable and you will most likely be persuaded. This “cognitive response” approach helps us understand why persuasion occurs more in some situations than in others.**Persuasion entails clearing several hurdles. Any factors that help people clear the hurdles in the persuasion process increase the likelihood of persuasion. EX: If an attractive source increases your attention to a message, then the message should have a better chance of persuading you.Central Route: occurs when interested people focus on the arguments and respond with favorable thoughtsWhen people are motivated and able to think about an issue, they are likely to take the central route to persuasion—focusing on the arguments. IF the arguments are strong and compelling, persuasion is likely.Peripheral Route: occurs when people are influenced by incidental cues, such as a speaker’s attractivenessRather than noticing whether the arguments are particularly compelling, we might follow the peripheral route to persuasion—focusing on cues that trigger automatic acceptance without much thinking. Is the process by which a message induces a change in beliefs attitudes or behaviors?Persuasion has been defined as “the process by which a message induces change in beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors” (Myers, 2011).
What is persuasion in psychology?persuasion, the process by which a person's attitudes or behaviour are, without duress, influenced by communications from other people. One's attitudes and behaviour are also affected by other factors (for example, verbal threats, physical coercion, one's physiological states).
Which route to persuasion is most likely to create long lasting attitudes and behavioral changes?An individual must have both motivation and the ability to pay attention in order to take the central route to persuasion, which typically results in a long-lasting change in attitude.
What is the effect of a fear arousing communication?According to dual-process theories fear arousal can have two effects: they can act as a motivator to induce recipients to engage in intensive message processing, and they can induce defense motivation that leads to biased message processing.
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