Question

question 6 1 pts
review your notes about \basic persuasion theory.\ which of the following statements is incorrect about basic persuasion theory?
narrative probability and fidelity refer to the familiarity and coherence of stories.
stories and narratives are not useful when trying to persuade audiences
maslows hierarchy of needs shows that people need different needs; therefore, messages should fulfill needs of audiences
all people reason by testing the quality of stories they encounter with their daily lives

Explanation:

• Narrative probability/fidelity relate to story coherence and real-world alignment, so the first statement is correct.
• Stories and narratives are core persuasive tools (they build connection and make messages memorable), so the second statement is incorrect.
• Maslow's Hierarchy is used in persuasion to tailor messages to audience needs, making the third statement correct.
• Narrative persuasion theory holds that people evaluate stories against their lived experiences, so the fourth statement is correct.

Answer:

Stories and narratives are not useful when trying to persuade audiences