Department Store Managers Strongly Disapprove of Shoplifters for Many Obvious

question 10

Multiple Choice

Department store managers strongly disapprove of shoplifters for many obvious reasons.However, some stores allow shoplifters to leave with merchandise! This is because many stores do not want to create a scene that will disturb good patrons.This scenario illustrates the social psychological argument that

• A) attitudes are determined by reasoned action.
• B) behaviors are not determined solely by attitudes.
• C) prevailing norms of appropriate behavior are irrational.
• D) attitudes prompt attitude-consistent behaviors.

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