Frightening Information and Extraneous Arousal: Changing Cognitions and Behavior Regarding Nuclear War.

Allen, Bem P.

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ERIC Number: EJ490132

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Frightening Information and Extraneous Arousal: Changing Cognitions and Behavior Regarding Nuclear War.

Allen, Bem P.

Journal of Social Psychology, v133 n4 p459-67 Aug 1993

Reports on a study of the physical effects of fear on 236 college-age students. Compares pulse rates and the ability to perform physical exercise while viewing a video on a nuclear war or a nonfrightening incident. Finds that fear was effective at moderate levels of arousal, but high levels of arousal eliminated or reversed the effects. (CFR)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Arousal Patterns, Emotional Response, Fear, Higher Education, Muscular Strength, Nuclear Warfare, Physical Activity Level, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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