Public Health Messages That Are Fear-Based (E

question 71

Multiple Choice

Public health messages that are fear-based (e.g., messages about the dangers of smoking) are not always effective. They often backfire because ____.

• A)they tend to be too scary, causing people to "turn off"
• B)people do not believe in the media anymore
• C)people do not like to be put in a bad mood
• D)most people are already well-educated about important public health issues

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy for dealing with stress by identifying and addressing the root cause of a problem directly, rather than managing its symptoms.

Stressful Situation

A scenario or circumstance that induces stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope or manage effectively.

Type A Personality

A personality characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, aggression, impatience, and a fast-paced lifestyle, thought to be prone to stress-related illnesses.

Easily Angered

A characteristic where an individual has a low threshold for frustration, leading to frequent feelings of anger with little provocation.