In a Study,people Who Were at Risk for Serious Illness,but

question 49

Multiple Choice

In a study,people who were at risk for serious illness,but did not see themselves as such (compared to those who accurately saw themselves as at risk) were persuaded to be tested because the persuasive message was framed in terms of ________.

• A)gains to be had rather than losses to be suffered
• B)being the first step in getting on a program of regular testing
• C)quicker but more expensive procedures rather than waiting for tests
• D)better detailed explanations of the risks of not being tested given by attractive "doctors"
• E)demonstrating to others who felt they were at risk that there was nothing to worry about

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Terminal Branches

The ends of axons in the nervous system, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters to send signals to other neurons or muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.