Fear-based messages (e.g., messages about the dangers of smoking)are almost always highly effective.

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Fear-based messages can sometimes lead to defensive avoidance, where individuals ignore or reject the message, and their effectiveness often depends on various factors including the audience's characteristics, the severity and perceived control over the threat, and whether the message includes efficacy information on how to reduce the threat.

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