The local police really wants to convince young drivers to slow down. They host a mock accident along with gory images of mangled people, squashed cars, fire engines and ambulances in the college parking lot. The evidence for the effectiveness of such messages is:

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The evidence regarding the effectiveness of using graphic and gory images to influence behavior, such as convincing young drivers to slow down, is mixed. Some studies suggest that such messages can have an impact, while others indicate they may not be effective or could even have counterproductive effects, such as desensitization.

The Local Police Really Wants to Convince Young Drivers to Slow