Recall That Aronson and His Colleagues Asked College Students Either

question 124

Multiple Choice

Recall that Aronson and his colleagues asked college students either to compose a persuasive message advocating the use of condoms or to compose and deliver their message in front of a video camera. Considering which participants in this study later actually purchased more condoms, what would be the best way for a high school health teacher to promote condom use in his or her class?

• A) Show a video about Ryan White (a victim of HIV)
• B) Have students write an essay about being hypocrites if they choose not to use condoms
• C) Have students pledge to use condoms
• D) Teach students only abstinence, since it is more effective than condoms

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