Chapter 7 Flashcards

(5 cards)

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explanation

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a process by making information clear to a person who previously did not understand it

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2
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schema

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a mental representation that organizes information about a subject

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3
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Elaboration likelihood Model or (ELM)

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a theory that proposes two primary cognitive processing paths we use to make decisions

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4
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seductive details

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bits of interesting information associated with your topic, but not part of it

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5
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Comparison

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connecting new information with something a person already knows

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