Chapter 1. Picketing against Everything with Nothing

Picketing against Everything with Nothing

Picketing against Everything with Nothing

Short Description

Imagine you are on the street and someone comes up to you and asks you to join their protest. How persuaded would you be? Now, imagine if the details of the protest are unclear. In this clip from candid camera, that is exactly what happens with amusing results.

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After you've watched the video, click the link below to answer questions about what you've learned.
Video Assessment Quiz

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1. The group was picketing in front of:

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2. The signs and bills:

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3. When asked to join the picket, the first person approached rebuffed the organizer because what he said didn’t make sense, while the second person approached joined. According to the Elaboration Likelihood model, the difference between the two was most likely that:

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4. When asked to join the picket, the second person approached was told they were picketing because it was unfair. He agreed. According to social psychological theory, why did he agree?

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5. When the man approached the two women he asked them if they were for fair things, they said sure. After that he asked them to hold signs. This is an example of:

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6. Imagine you are walking down the street and someone passes you and warns you that someone up ahead is going to try to get you to join this picket. When you reach the organizer you are most likely going to:

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