Which Individual Has a Greater Risk of Developing Breast Cancer

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which individual has a greater risk of developing breast cancer?

• A) 35-year-old Asian American woman
• B) 45-year-old Jewish American woman
• C) 60-year-old African American man
• D) 75-year-old African American woman

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

The theory concerned with how individuals deduce the causes of their own and others' behavior.

Social Exchange Theory

The theory that our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A psychological strategy where getting a person to agree to a small request increases the likelihood they will agree to a larger request later.

Critical Thinking

The process of critically assessing and examining a matter to reach a decision.