Social Influence Intervention Programs Often Use the Principle of Behavioral

question 25

Multiple Choice

Social influence intervention programs often use the principle of behavioral inoculation.According to this principle,exposing individuals to a

• A) strong persuasive message ensures that they will internalize the message.
• B) boring, repetitive persuasive message ensures that they will become desensitized to the message.
• C) one-sided message ensures that uncommitted individuals will more likely be persuaded by the message.
• D) weak version of a persuasive message ensures that they will develop counterarguments to resist a stronger version of the message.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-behavior Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Paxil

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Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions.

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a consistently low mood or a lack of enjoyment in activities, leading to substantial difficulties in everyday functioning.