Professor Price is concerned about the drinking habits of his students.He knows that many of them drink to get drunk at least twice a week.He decides to give them a substance abuse lecture but is unsure whether or not he should mention safe ways to drink or merely focus on instilling fear in them about drinking at all.After reviewing the past research he decides that a more effective way to persuade the students is _______________.

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Including good information about safe ways to drink along with instilling fear can be more effective in persuading students to make safer choices about their drinking habits. Simply focusing on fear or using the peripheral route to persuasion (such as using celebrity endorsements or attractive models to promote safe drinking) may not be as effective as providing useful information while also acknowledging the potential dangers of excessive drinking. Systematic desensitization may not be relevant in this context.

Professor Price Is Concerned About the Drinking Habits of His