Communications That Are Fear-Based (E

question 102

Multiple Choice

Communications that are fear-based (e.g., messages about the dangers of smoking) are not always effective. They tend to be most effective when they elicit ____, and least effective when they elicit ____.

• A) moderate levels of fear; low or high levels of fear
• B) low levels of fear; moderate or high levels of fear
• C) high levels of fear; low or moderate levels of fear
• D) low or moderate levels of fear; high levels of fear

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