Jo Is a Courier Delivering Parcels Throughout the Metropolitan Area

question 92

Multiple Choice

Jo is a courier delivering parcels throughout the metropolitan area. Although she considers herself law abiding, she often breaks the speed limit while making her deliveries. Which of the following statements does not reflect a likely response to the conflict between her attitude and her behavior?

• A) "It's not a problem that I speed a little bit; it's not much over the limit, and everyone else speeds some."
• B) "The speed limits are just too low around here; anyone driving at a reasonable speed will break them."
• C) "This speeding is irresponsible. From now on I am observing the speed limits."
• D) "I've got to drive fast sometimes, otherwise I will not make all my deliveries and I'll lose clients."
• E) "It's wrong to break even minor laws, but I'll probably keep speeding anyway."

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