There Are Health Risks Related to Smoking and Also Health

question 39

Multiple Choice

There are health risks related to smoking and also health risks related to being overweight; however, a woman would have to gain between ____ and ____ pounds over her normal weight before she would experience health risks equivalent to the health risks of smoking.

• A)10 and 25 pounds
• B)25 and 45 pounds
• C)50 and 100 pounds
• D)125 and 150 pounds

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Definitions:

Persuasion

The act of convincing someone to do something or to adopt a certain belief through argument, appeal, or rational discussion.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why and when they will lead to attitude change.

Counter-Arguments

Arguments presented to oppose or refute another argument or position, often used in debate or in the formulation of academic papers.

Persuasiveness

The ability to convince others to change their attitudes, beliefs, or actions through argumentation or appeal.