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Julia, an 18-year old girl, sees many of her friends smoking. Research on risky behaviors​ in teenagers suggest that Julia is likely to

A) ​report high perceived behavioral control for not smoking.
B) ​report more behavioral willingness to engage in smoking.
C) ​report having less favorable attitudes toward smoking.
D) ​report having less willingness to engage in smoking.

Risky Behaviors

Actions that increase the likelihood of negative consequences, such as harm to physical health or legal problems, including smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

Perceived Behavioral Control

Someone's assurance in their own skill to perform tasks needed for specific achievement levels.

Behavioral Willingness

A person’s motivation in a given situation to engage in a risky behavior, often as a reaction to social and situational pressures.

  • Comprehend the theory of planned behavior and its determinants of health behavior.
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