Efforts to Persuade Using Negative Emotions Are Very Common

question 17

Multiple Choice

Efforts to persuade using negative emotions are very common.When are they likely to be most effective?

• A)When negative consequences are depicted graphically
• B)When listeners are jolted out of complacency by their anxiety
• C)When they provide the most data to establish negative consequences
• D)When listeners are given an action step that they can take to reduce their anxiety

Assess common misconceptions related to psychological theories and phenomena such as projection, Stockholm Syndrome, and the permanence of psychological harm from bereavement.

Understand the effectiveness of different therapy methods for personality disorders.

Recognize the use and effectiveness of medication in treating personality disorders.

Identify the characteristics and behaviors associated with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD).

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