A Person Sits on a Crowded Subway,phone in Hand and Staring

question 25

Multiple Choice

A person sits on a crowded subway,phone in hand and staring blankly at no one in particular.Psychiatrist Fadi Haddad sees behavior such as this and worries that technology is making people less:

• A) socially nuanced.
• B) inattentive.
• C) socialized.
• D) civil.

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering attitudes toward the behavior and subjective norms.

Explicit Commitment

Explicit commitment involves a clear and unequivocal promise or declaration to perform a particular action or adhere to a certain path.

Contemplation Stage

A phase in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change where individuals are aware they have a problem and are thinking about overcoming it but have not yet made a commitment to take action.

Awareness Problem

A situation in which individuals or groups are unaware of important information, issues, or problems, often leading to misunderstanding or lack of action.