On the Campus of the University of Minnesota, There Are

question 97

Multiple Choice

On the campus of the University of Minnesota, there are signs near large expanses of grass that read, "Lie on me, play on me, but please don't walk on me." These signs are more likely to protect the grass than signs that read, "Stay off the grass!" because the Minnesota signs __________.

• A) are likely to generate less psychological reactance
• B) contain a longer persuasive message
• C) contain an emotional appeal rather than a logical appeal
• D) contain a logical appeal rather than an emotional appeal

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Definitions:

Disclaimer

A statement that denies responsibility to enforceable legal claims and thereby protects the party making the statement from liability.

Crashworthiness Doctrine

A legal principle that holds vehicle manufacturers liable for injuries from accidents if the vehicle's design fails to ensure adequate protection for occupants.

Foreseeable Harm

Injury or damage that could reasonably be anticipated under certain conditions, often used in tort law to establish duty of care.

Vehicle Safety

Measures and regulations designed to protect the health and well-being of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.