Author Question: Which source characteristic best explains why a company might recruit a supermodel to endorse its ... (Read 27 times)

NguyenJ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 516
Which source characteristic best explains why a company might recruit a supermodel to endorse its products?
 
  a. similarity
  b. credibility
  c. likeability
  d. trustworthiness

Question 2

Barney, an admissions officer, is interviewing a college applicant about whom he has very high positive expectations. Barney is outgoing and cheerful during the interview, spends considerable time recruiting the applicant, and asks the applicant questions that solicit positive information. As a result, Barney is pleased with the applicant's performance and admits her to the school. This interview process demonstrates an example of
 
  a. the Hawthorne effect.
  b. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  c. a contrast effect.
  d. entrapment.



cupcake16

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library