Are Fear-Producing Messages Effective

question 57

Multiple Choice

Are fear-producing messages effective?

• A)No, they are rarely ever effective.
• B)Yes, if they suggest a way that the audience can reduce the fear.
• C)Yes, if they provoke a high level of arousal in the audience.
• D)Yes, they are usually highly effective.

Identify strategies used in persuasion and their psychological foundations.

Acknowledge the influence of cultural heritage and sociohistorical context on behavior and perception.

Understand the psychological principles behind visual perception, including depth cues and illusions.

Understand the concept and application of systematic desensitization in treating phobias.

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Definitions:

Entitativity

The perception of a group as a single entity, possessing clear boundaries and a coherent identity.

Aggregate

A total or whole made up of distinct elements or individuals gathered together.

Morality

A system of values and principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Formation

The process of coming into existence or the act of creating or developing something.