Gloria Has a Negative Attitude Toward Smoking,but She Continues to Smoke

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

• A)her attitude is based on feelings rather than beliefs.
• B)she doesn't believe that she can control her smoking behavior.
• C)her family and friends also have negative attitudes toward smoking.
• D)her attitudes are usually accessible when she reaches for a cigarette.

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