Which of the following is NOT true about fear-inducing messages?

A) A message framing health behavior in gain-related terms is more effective for prevention of a health problem.
B) A message framing health behavior in loss-related terms is more effective for detection of a health problem
C) A message framing health behavior in loss-related terms is more effective for prevention of a health problem.
D) Fear-arousing messages are most effective in changing attitudes if they are accompanied by information about how to reduce the threat.

Research has found that messages framed in loss-related terms are more effective for detection of a health problem, but gain-related messages are more effective for prevention. Option A is therefore true, but option C is false. Option D is true; it has been found that fear-inducing messages are most effective when accompanied by information on how to reduce the threat. Option B is true because loss-framed messages trigger a stronger emotional response, which leads to greater motivation to take action in the moment, making them more effective for detection.