CHAPTER 3
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
1. A college freshmen wants to date a straight-A peer who is a chemistry major and begins
to take a sudden interest in chemistry. The attitude fulfills which function:
2. Which of the following is NOT part of the theory of reasoned action?
3. Ajzen (1991) argues that behavioral intention is determined by which factor(s)?
can be activated from memory at the time of a decision.
5. TRUE OR FALSE? Low self-monitors are less concerned with fitting into a situation or
displaying socially correct behavior.
6. TRUE OR FALSE? High self-monitors exhibit less attitude-behavior consistency than do
low self-monitors.
7. TRUE OR FALSE? Strong attitudes are less likely to forecast behavior.
8. Think of a social or political issue that is important to you. In essay format determine
which function you think your attitudes toward this issue hold. Consider consequences
that may be dysfunctional. Discuss a persuasive communication that could address this
issue taking into account the function it holds for you.
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