Persuasive Messages Designed to Scare People by Describing the Terrible

question 13

Multiple Choice

Persuasive messages designed to scare people by describing the terrible things that will occur if they fail to do what the message recommends are referred to as:

• A) Control appeals
• B) Danger appeals
• C) Uncertainty appeals
• D) Fear appeals
• E) Threat appeals

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