Generally, High-Fear Appeals Are More Effective Than Low-Fear Appeals in Producing

question 24

Multiple Choice

Generally, high-fear appeals are more effective than low-fear appeals in producing behavior change when:

• A) specific instructions are provided on how to avoid painful consequences
• B) the issue is unimportant to the audience
• C) the issue is moderately important to the audience
• D) the audience is challenged to come up with their own plan for avoiding painful consequences

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Definitions:

Oil Spills

The release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, particularly marine areas, causing pollution and harm to wildlife and ecosystems.

Groundwater's Temperature

The thermal condition of water stored underground in aquifers, which can vary depending on depth, geographical location, and season.

Harmful Algal Blooms

Overgrowths of algae in water that can produce dangerous toxins, negatively affecting aquatic life, pets, and people, and harming the environment.

Nitrate

A compound containing nitrogen and oxygen, commonly found in fertilizers, and can lead to environmental concerns such as water pollution and eutrophication when present in high levels.