Psychological Processes in Persuasion Quiz

Test your knowledge on persuasion theories & principles! Explore logic, emotions, and social influences. Get ready to challenge yourself!

#1

Which type of persuasion route involves focusing on superficial cues rather than the content of the message?

Central route persuasion
Peripheral route persuasion
Dual-process model
Inoculation theory
#2

What is the term for a situation where individuals modify their behavior to match that of others?

Social loafing
Group polarization
Conformity
Deindividuation
#3

Which factor makes a message more persuasive by increasing the credibility of the source?

Attractiveness
Likeability
Expertise
Similarity
#4

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the degree to which others agree with us?

False consensus effect
Social desirability bias
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
#5

According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion involves deep cognitive processing and consideration of the arguments presented?

Central route
Peripheral route
Dual-process route
Inoculation route
#6

Which psychological process involves changing attitudes by using logic, reason, and evidence?

Central route persuasion
Peripheral route persuasion
Cognitive dissonance
Social proof
#7

Which type of cue in persuasion relies on superficial factors such as attractiveness or celebrity endorsement?

Cognitive cues
Emotional cues
Peripheral cues
Central cues
#8

Which theory suggests that inconsistency between attitudes and behavior leads to discomfort and motivates individuals to change either their attitudes or behavior?

Cognitive dissonance theory
Elaboration likelihood model
Social identity theory
Attribution theory
#9

Which term refers to the phenomenon where people are more likely to comply with a request if they have previously agreed to smaller requests?

Foot-in-the-door technique
Door-in-the-face technique
Low-ball technique
Norm of reciprocity
#10

Which theory suggests that individuals have a basic need for consistency in their attitudes and behaviors?

Elaboration likelihood model
Cognitive dissonance theory
Social identity theory
Inoculation theory
#11

Who proposed the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) of persuasion?

Leon Festinger
Robert Cialdini
Albert Bandura
Richard E. Petty and John Cacioppo
#12

Who introduced the concept of social proof in the context of persuasion?

Robert Cialdini
Leon Festinger
Solomon Asch
Stanley Milgram
#13

Who proposed the theory of planned behavior, which suggests that behavior is determined by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control?

Albert Bandura
Leon Festinger
Martin Fishbein and Icek Ajzen
Abraham Maslow
#14

Who proposed the concept of reactance, which suggests that individuals may react against persuasive attempts that threaten their freedom of choice?

Robert Cialdini
Leon Festinger
Jack Brehm
Stanley Milgram
#15

Who proposed the inoculation theory of persuasion, which suggests that exposing people to weak forms of an argument makes them more resistant to stronger arguments later?

Robert Cialdini
Leon Festinger
William McGuire
Richard E. Petty and John Cacioppo

Sign In to view more questions.

Sign InSign Up

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Similar Quizzes

Other Quizzes to Explore