When Political Advertisements Show Someone at Risk for Losing Their

question 94

Multiple Choice

When political advertisements show someone at risk for losing their home,the persuasion is

• A) likely to work.
• B) using fear arousal.
• C) most influential if people watching it also feel they could be susceptible to the threat.
• D) doing all of these.

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