Haaga's work on the cognitions of ex-smokers shows that their ________ in their most challenging situation is a key variable in predicting whether they maintain abstinence a year later.
A)negative attributional style
B)self-efficacy
C)problem-solving ability
D)none of the above

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Haaga's work focused on the role of self-efficacy, which refers to an individual's belief in their ability to cope with challenging situations. Ex-smokers who had high levels of self-efficacy were more likely to maintain abstinence a year later. Negative attributional style and problem-solving ability were not the focus of Haaga's work in this context.

Haaga's Work on the Cognitions of Ex-Smokers Shows That Their