Asked by Yolanda Lemmitt on Jun 07, 2024
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All but one of the following is an aspect of messages that foster the peripheral route.Which one is not?
A) Message order.
B) Format.
C) Distractions.
D) Source Credibility.
E) All of the above are aspects of the messages of the peripheral route.
Peripheral Route
An influence pathway where individuals are persuaded in an argument by factors not related to the substance of the argument, such as the speaker's credibility or attractiveness.
Message Order
The sequence in which messages are arranged and delivered in communication.
Source Credibility
The level of trustworthiness, expertise, and reliability attributed to the origin of information or the speaker.
- Recognize the effect of various messaging approaches on persuasiveness.
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Natalie RittenhouseJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Source credibility is an aspect of messages that foster the central route, not the peripheral route. The peripheral route relies more on superficial cues such as format and distractions, while the central route requires a deep analysis of the message and its source.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the effect of various messaging approaches on persuasiveness.