A Fear-Based Message Is MOST Likely to Be Persuasive to Someone

question 130

Multiple Choice

A fear-based message is MOST likely to be persuasive to someone who ____.

• A)lacks reliable information
• B)feels vulnerable
• C)lacks a social network
• D)feels restless

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the component of the personality that is responsible for dealing with reality while balancing the demands of the id and superego.

Superego

The component of the personality in Freudian psychology that is responsible for moral standards and ideals.

Self-Defeating Behavior

Actions or attitudes that undermine one's own success, often resulting from low self-esteem or self-worth.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy focused on changing negative behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement techniques.