Sally Disclosed to Her Nutrition Counselor That She Is Ready

question 26

Multiple Choice

Sally disclosed to her nutrition counselor that she is ready to cook more meals at home, and even reported she only eats out (e.g., fast or restaurant food) four times per week instead of seven. How will social disclosure likely effect Sally's goal of eating more meals at home?

• A) Sally will be less likely to eat more meals at home.
• B) Sally will be more likely to eat more meals at home.
• C) Sally will be more likely to eat more meals out.
• D) This self-disclosure will likely have no effect on Sally's ability to eat more meals at home.
• E) This self-disclosure will likely have no effect on Sally's ability to eat fewer meals out.

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