Which of the Following Is True About Fear Appeals

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about fear appeals?

• A) Greater levels of fear promote greater attitude change.
• B) High levels of fear can actually backfire and lead to less adherence.
• C) Fear appeals are most effective in changing the attitudes of people who perceive low self-efficacy for the behavior in question.
• D) Fear appeals are more effective with men than with women.

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Definitions:

Criminal Liability

The legal responsibility or obligation of an individual who has committed a crime, subjecting them to prosecution and punishment.

State of Mind

The particular condition or mood a person is in at any given time, often relevant in determining intent in legal contexts.

Intent

The purpose or aim behind an action, demonstrating a conscious decision to perform that particular act.

Larceny

The wrongful taking and carrying away of another person’s personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. Some states classify larceny as either grand or petit, depending on the property’s value.