Fear-Arousing Communications Are Most Likely to Result in Attitude Change

question 19

Multiple Choice

Fear-arousing communications are most likely to result in attitude change when __________.

• A) they are sufficiently strong to induce perceptions of threat
• B) people think that attending to a message will reduce the fear
• C) people process fear appeals peripherally
• D) people are in a good mood, and the message takes them by surprise

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Definitions:

Community Values

Core beliefs and moral standards shared within a defined community, guiding its members' behavior and interactions.

Delaying Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

Future Orientation

A psychological perspective that involves thinking about and planning for the future, emphasizing long-term goals and outcomes.

Planning

The process of setting goals, defining strategies to achieve those goals, and outlining tasks and schedules to implement the strategies.