Gloria Has a Negative Attitude Toward Smoking, but She Continues

question 95

Multiple Choice

Gloria has a negative attitude toward smoking, but she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. According to the theory of planned behavior, one reason that her attitude and behavior are inconsistent could be that her

• A) attitude is based on feelings rather than beliefs.
• B) belief that she can control her smoking behavior is weak.
• C) family and friends also have negative attitudes toward smoking.
• D) attitude is usually accessible when she reaches for a cigarette.

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