Kevin Flosses Twice a Week

question 118

Multiple Choice

Kevin flosses twice a week.If told that other students at his college floss 10 times a week,research by Schmiege et al.(2010) suggests that Kevin:

• A)will not believe the researchers.
• B)will intend to floss more often but ultimately continue to floss twice a week.
• C)will begin flossing more often.
• D)will floss less often.

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