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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.2
How does fear play a role in persuading people to change their attitudes?
Fear triggers defensiveness, leading people to cling harder to their current beliefs.
Fear can motivate individuals to alter their behavior or beliefs in order to avoid negative outcomes.
Fear strengthens existing attitudes, making them more resistant to change.
Fear reduces an individual's ability to think rationally about different perspectives.
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AP Psychology - 9.2 Attitude Formation and Attitude Change
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