Bart Is Sexually Active but Not in a Long-Term Relationship

question 37

Multiple Choice

Bart is sexually active but not in a long-term relationship. Will he practice safe sex? The theory of reasoned action predicts 'yes' if Bart:

• A) thinks using condoms in sexual encounters is a good idea.
• B) actually says that he will use a condom in an imminent sexual encounter.
• C) thinks the social norm popular among his peers favours safe sex.
• D) all of the above in combination.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or study, it is the variable that is tested and measured, and it is expected to change as a result of changes in the independent variable.

Straight Line

In the context of graphs, a linear representation that exhibits a constant rate of change between two variables.

Horizontal Change

A term that does not have a standard definition in economics; it might be a misinterpretation or miscommunication of a concept. NO.

Vertical Change

A movement along the y-axis in a graph, which in economic terms can represent changes in price or quantity depending on the context.