You Have a Friend Who Is a Smoker

question 4

Multiple Choice

You have a friend who is a smoker. Which of the following would be most helpful in encouraging your friend to quit smoking?

• A) Tell your friend that the consequences of smoking will not be felt until he or she is much older.
• B) Explain to your friend how much money he or she could save by quitting smoking.
• C) Call your friend stupid and put him or her down for smoking.
• D) Suggest to your friend that he or she switch to bidi cigarettes instead of American cigarettes.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

is a preconceived opinion or judgment formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes and leading to discrimination.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are typically regarded as undesirable or disadvantageous, such as sadness, anger, fear, and jealousy, often arising in response to undesirable situations or thoughts.

Predispositions to Action

Inherent inclinations or tendencies to perform certain actions or behaviors, often influenced by genetic, environmental, or psychological factors.

Groupthink

In group dynamics, the phenomenon where the push for peace or adherence leads to choices that are unreasonable or malfunctioning.