Unit 3 - LAC1 - Hovland-Yale Theory of Persuasion Flashcards
The Hovland Yale theory is a method of …. people
Persuading
What is the first method of persuading people to change?
Hovland Yale theory
How many factors does the HVT focus on to persuade people?
3
Name the factors that the HYT focuses on to persuade people
Communicator/Communication/Recipient
Which factor is missing from the HYT? Communicator Recipient
Communication
Which factor is missing from the HYT? Communicator Communication
Recipient
Which factor is missing from the HYT? Recipient Communication
Communicator
What does the communicator need to be to persuade people?
Credible / trustworthy
Why can a politician not persuade people to use a new toothpaste
They are not credible or knowledgable
Who is credible for a toothpaste advert
Dentist
Who is credible for a campaign to reduce a sugary diet?
Doctor/dietician
Why would a doctor or dietician be best to use in a healthy-eating campaign?
They are credible/knowledgable
To be persuasive, what does communication need to be?
Emotional & two-sided & repetitive
Emotional, two-sided & repetitive refers to which aspect of the HYT?
Communication
Why would a person not be persuaded if the communication is not two sided?
It is biased so don’t pay attention