When Smokers Pay Particular Attention to Advertisements That Warn of the Cancerous

question 111

True/False

When smokers pay particular attention to advertisements that warn of the cancerous effects of smoking and how it may kill them, this is an example of selective exposure.

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Definitions:

Encounter

A meeting or experience with someone or something, especially one that is unexpected or significant.

Get Hurt

Experiencing physical pain or injury, or emotional distress as a result of an action, event, or situation.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through controlled exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving one or more therapists treating a small group of clients together.