Thursday, February 16, 2006
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Dear All,
Here is an example of Rokeach's theory of influencing other people's beliefs. This is not an advertising webpage. Rather, it is an environment-care webpage which tells people not to purchase a certain kind of vehicle-SUV(Sport Utility Vehicle). I know it does not conform to the most common combination of Type E beliefs with Type B- beliefs which associate people's inconsequential beliefs to those of the negative self-conceptions used by professional persuaders such as advertisors.
In my opinion, this webpage combines Type E beliefs with Type D beliefs because by giving numbers and statistics from the authorities, it informs you how harmful SUVs are to our environment. Also, I think it appeals to the Type B+ beliefs. By buying a cleaner car, you protect the earth, and thus you become a better man doing something beneficial to our world. Please let me know if I made any misinterpretations.
I have been concerned about the environmental issues. I strongly agree with what is presented in this webpage. That is why I take it as my example.
http://www.suv.org/environ.html

