Anti-Drug Campaigns (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Stoptober 28-day principle effect

5x more likely to quit permanently

2013 Stoptober success rate (28-day completion)

65% (160,000 of 250,000 participants)

Hovland-Yale model: 3 factors for persuasion

Source, message, and audience

Two-sided messages vs one-sided (persuasiveness)

More persuasive (if conclusion given)

Central processing outcome (elaboration likelihood)

Stable, long-lasting attitude & behaviour changes

Peripheral processing outcome (elaboration likelihood)

Less stable, temporary attitude changes

Janis & Feshbach finding: most effective fear level

Low-fear messages produce most behaviour change

Why Stoptober used humour in campaigns

Avoid people feeling lectured, increase engagement

Fear arousal campaigns aim

Inform individuals of risks of specific behaviour

Requirements for effortful processing (2 conditions)

Motivated and able to think carefully

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