Because Roger's Employer Has a Deal with a Local Fitness

question 2

Multiple Choice

Because Roger's employer has a deal with a local fitness club,he is able to join for a reduced rate.Roger is excited to be able to use such a modern facility and looks forward to improving his cardiovascular fitness and losing his "spare tire." If one of the following situations were to interfere with Roger's new fitness enthusiasm,which is the most likely to contribute to failure?

• A) lack of support from his family and friends
• B) general dislike of physical exercise
• C) fear that he won't have the body he did when he was younger
• D) his busy schedule

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Definitions:

Social Contagion Theory

A social psychological theory that explains how behaviors, attitudes, and emotions can spread through populations as if they were infectious diseases.

Social Identity Theory

A theory that posits individuals derive part of their self-image and self-esteem from the social groups to which they belong, influencing behaviors and attitudes.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that proposes two routes to persuasion: the central route, which deals with the logical processing of information, and the peripheral route, which involves more superficial processing.

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where individuals develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.