Leventhal et al., 1965: Planning when and where to get a tetanus shot increased the shot rates among college students, regardless of induced fear
Reference:
Leventhal, H., Singer, R., & Jones, S. (1965). Effects of fear and specificity of recommendation upon attitudes and behavior. Journal of personality and social psychology, 2(1), 20.
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College seniors learned about the importance of getting a tetanus shot in either a high or low fear condition. Regardless of this manipulation, giving seniors a map with the health center circled and asking students when would be a convenient time for them to go increased the percentage of students who got a tetanus shot from 3.3% to 27.6%.
Psychological Process:
What Desired Meaning is At Stake?
What is the Person Trying to Understand?
Selves (My Own and Others')How?
Psychological Question Addressed
Where and when will I accomplish my goals?Where and when will I accomplish my goals?Psychological Question Addressed
Where and when will I accomplish my goals?Psychological Process 2:
Psychological Process 3:
Social Area:
Health
Intervention Technique:
Prompting with leading questions