Bart Is Sexually Active but Not in a Long-Term Relationship

question 37

Multiple Choice

Bart is sexually active but not in a long-term relationship. Will he practice safe sex? The theory of reasoned action predicts 'yes' if Bart:

• A) thinks using condoms in sexual encounters is a good idea.
• B) actually says that he will use a condom in an imminent sexual encounter.
• C) thinks the social norm popular among his peers favours safe sex.
• D) all of the above in combination.

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Definitions:

Decay Theory

A theory of forgetting that proposes that memories may fade or erode over time in the absence of rehearsal or usage.

Sensory Memory

The very first system in memory, in which raw information from the senses is held for a very brief period of time.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, associated with complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.