Research Has Found That Persons Are Most Likely to Respond

question 5

Multiple Choice

Research has found that persons are most likely to respond to a fear appeal when they believe that

• A)they are capable of changing.
• B)the risks are serious.
• C)they can't do anything about their situation.
• D)the risks are serious and they are capable of changing.

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Definitions:

Researcher

An individual who conducts rigorous investigations in order to discover new information or reach new understandings.

Unobtrusively

In a manner that does not attract attention; subtly or discreetly.

Between-subjects Design

A research design where different groups of participants are exposed to different treatments or conditions, comparing the effects across these groups.

Experimental Conditions

The controlled environments or variables under which experiments are conducted to examine their effects on subjects.