Communications That Are Fear-Based (E

question 48

Multiple Choice

Communications that are fear-based (e.g., messages about the dangers of smoking) are not always effective. They tend to be MOST effective when they elicit ____ and LEAST  effective when they elicit ____.

• A)moderate levels of fear; low or high levels of fear
• B)low levels of fear; moderate or high levels of fear
• C)high levels of fear; low or moderate levels of fear
• D)low or moderate levels of fear; high levels of fear

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