Persuasive communication aims to influence attitudes,beliefs or behaviours of the audience. The counsellor in the stem is urging students to change their online practices by explaining risks and benefits. This clearly seeks behavioural modification. Therefore the function is persuasive.
Option A:
Ritualistic communication focuses on shared ceremonies and symbolic acts,not practical behaviour change.
Option B:
Persuasive messages are designed to change behaviour/attitudes using reasons and appeals (risks/benefits),so the counsellor’s urging is persuasive.
Option C:
Phatic communication maintains social contact through small talk and greetings,which is different from careful risk based arguments.
Option D:
Surveillance refers to monitoring and reporting information about the environment rather than recommending actions.
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