Fear-Arousing Communications Are Most Likely to Result in Attitude Change

question 19

Multiple Choice

Fear-arousing communications are most likely to result in attitude change when __________.

• A) they are sufficiently strong to induce perceptions of threat
• B) people think that attending to a message will reduce the fear
• C) people process fear appeals peripherally
• D) people are in a good mood, and the message takes them by surprise

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Definitions:

Nondirective

An approach in therapy where the counselor does not give advice or direction but instead facilitates the client's own process of finding solutions.

Congruence

The alignment or correspondence between one's internal feelings and external expressions, seen as essential in authentic communication.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, crucial in building meaningful connections and providing effective support.

Positive Regard

A therapeutic concept referring to accepting and supporting a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially as a part of the humanistic approach.