Which of the Following Statements Could Be an Example of a Normative

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements could be an example of a normative belief, within the context of the Theory of Planned Behavior?

• A) Wearing a seatbelt when driving.
• B) Expecting to have my blood pressure measured when I visit my physician.
• C) Increasing my confidence by attending a cooking class.
• D) Having my family and friends think that I should go on a diet.
• E) Being healthy is a desirable outcome of quitting smoking.

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