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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