In research to demonstrate the importance of cultural values in persuasive messages, Marin, et al. (1990) examined the factors that influenced the decision to quit smoking among Hispanic and non-Hispanic White smokers in the United States and found
a) fear inducing messages were the greatest influence on non-Hispanic White participants.
b) messages that projected a positive life satisfaction were the greatest influence on non-Hispanic White participants.
c) family-related attitudes were the greatest influence on Hispanic participants.
d) effects of withdrawal were the greatest influence on Hispanic participants.
Answer: c) family-related attitudes were the greatest influence on Hispanic participants.
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