It Can Be Tricky to Use Fear-Arousing Communication Properly; a Moderate

question 98

Multiple Choice

It can be tricky to use fear-arousing communication properly; a moderate amount can lead people to __________ and too much can lead people to __________.

• A) become defensive; be persuaded through the peripheral route
• B) be persuaded through the central route; become defensive
• C) be persuaded through the peripheral route; be persuaded through the central route
• D) become bored and lose interest; be defensive about their beliefs

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