In an Effort to Use Fear to Persuade People to Live

question 7

Multiple Choice

In an effort to use fear to persuade people to live a healthier lifestyle, the government of Canada went so far as to mandate that __________.

• A) cigarette packs display graphic pictures of diseased gums and body parts
• B) all bottles of alcohol have pictures of children with fetal alcohol syndrome
• C) every ten kilometers, a roadside billboard shows graphic pictures of car accident victims who did not wear seatbelts
• D) junk food packages show photos of obese people in the hospital

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Definitions:

Resistance

The act of opposing or withstanding; in psychology, it refers to the opposition to discussing, thinking about, or processing emotionally painful memories or feelings.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, composed of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Physiological Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue brought about by excessive strain or use.

Energy Reserves

Stored substances in the body, such as glycogen and fat, that can be utilized as fuel for biological processes when needed.