Question

in a study by leventhal, some students were exposed to a high-fear message regarding the importance of taking tetanus shots. later, half of them were given specific instructions about where and when the shots were available, while the other half was not. compared to the group that received instructions, students who did not receive them:

displayed less favorable attitudes toward taking the shots

displayed equally favorable attitudes toward the shots but were less likely to actually take the shots

displayed less favorable attitudes toward the shots and were less likely to actually take the shots.

were equally likely to take the shots, but only after a 2-day delay

discredited the effectiveness of the shots

Explanation:

Analyze the classic study

Howard Leventhal's classic 1965 experiment investigated fear appeals and behavior change regarding tetanus shots.

Compare attitudes and behaviors

Both groups (with and without specific action instructions) developed highly favorable attitudes toward getting vaccinated.

Evaluate action plan impact

Only the group given specific action plans (where and when) actually went to get the shots.

Identify the correct option

Students without instructions had equally favorable attitudes but were far less likely to take action.

Answer:

• displayed less favorable attitudes toward taking the shots
• displayed equally favorable attitudes toward the shots but were less likely to actually take the shots (Correct answer)
• displayed less favorable attitudes toward the shots and were less likely to actually take the shots.
• were equally likely to take the shots, but only after a 2-day delay
• discredited the effectiveness of the shots