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Why might mirrors in shopping malls reduce shoplifting?

Why might mirrors in shopping malls reduce shoplifting?
a) Mirrors create a sense of anxiety that others might be able to see us shoplift.
b) Mirrors increase self-awareness, which makes negative attitudes toward shoplifting accessible.
c) Shoppers are distracted by seeing their reflections, which makes them less likely to behave in accord with their positive attitudes toward shoplifting.
d) People focus on the image they see and their negative attitudes toward shoplifting are weakened.
Question 15 (1 point)
In which of the following situations would you be most likely to find the use of the central route to persuasion?
a) When a person relies on non-verbal cues to make their plea.
b) When a person has a large quantity of arguments rather than a few high-quality arguments.
c) When a person is able to present a two-sided rather than a one-sided argument.
d) When a person has very restricted time to present their argument.

Answer

  1. b) Mirrors increase self-awareness, which makes negative attitudes toward shoplifting accessible. Increased self-awareness encourages people to evaluate their behavior against their moral standards.

  2. Question 15: c) When a person is able to present a two-sided rather than a one-sided argument. The central route involves thoughtful evaluation of arguments and evidence, including consideration of opposing viewpoints, rather than reliance on superficial cues.

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