Legalizing All Forms of Illegal Activities

question 139

Multiple Choice

Legalizing all forms of illegal activities

• A)reduces GDP and the size of the underground economy.
• B)reduces GDP and increases the size of the underground economy.
• C)increases GDP and reduces the size of the underground economy.
• D)increases GDP and increases the size of the underground economy.

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Definitions:

Fear-Arousing

A communication strategy designed to elicit fear in order to influence attitudes or behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas at the same time.

Attitude Change

The process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behavioral intentions toward an object, person, or situation are modified.

Persuasive Message

A message intended to change the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the receiver through argumentation or appeal.