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Bradley, S. D. &
Meeds, R. (2004). The effects of sentence-level context, prior word knowledge,
and need for cognition on information processing of technical language
in print ads. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 14, 291-302.
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Abstract
An experiment was conducted to examine the effects of sentence-level context,
prior word knowledge, and need for cognition on responses to print ads
for technical products. Words and phrases that help readers understand
technical language in context increased the supportive arguments generated
in response to ads, whereas prior word knowledge and need for cognition
primarily influenced neutral thoughts. Only explanatory language facilitated
the comprehension of product information. Explanatory language led to
an increase in attitudes and purchase intent. Need for cognition had a
positive influence on attitude formation when the context language was
ambiguous, but decreased attitude formation when the context language
was explanatory. Results are consistent with predictions guided by a comprehension-elaboration
model of persuasion.
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