Which of the Following Messages Would Be Most Effective at Reducing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following messages would be most effective at reducing the likelihood of a child starting or quitting smoking?

• A) "You will experience shortness of breath when playing sports."
• B) "Your risk for lung cancer will increase as you age."
• C) "Half of you will die from smoking-related causes."
• D) "You will eventually need medication to help manage heart disease."

Understand the concept of normal distribution and its importance in measuring intelligence.

Identify the qualities required for a psychological test to be considered reliable and valid.

Recognize the role of standardization in psychological testing and its impact on establishing norms.

Distinguish between different theories of intelligence, including Spearman's general intelligence, Gardner's multiple intelligences, and Thurstone's primary mental abilities.

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Definitions:

Ineffective Coping

A state in which an individual has an inability to form a valid appraisal of stressors, inadequate choices of practiced responses, and/or inability to use available resources.

Superficial Cuts

Minor wounds on the surface of the skin, usually not deep and with a low risk of causing significant harm.

Coping Strategies

Techniques or methods employed to manage stress, adversity, or emotional conflict.

Initial Statement

The opening remarks or expressions made at the beginning of a conversation, interview, or examination.