Sheena's brother was recently killed in a road accident. He was run over by a car driven by a drunk driver. A group of college students who belonged to an organization that protested against driving under the influence of alcohol asked her to sign a petition and donate to the cause. Sheena was glad to help them because she was still grieving her brother's death. This scenario demonstrates how the _________ of Sheena's attitude influenced her behavior.

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Accessibility refers to how easily an attitude comes to mind. In this scenario, Sheena's attitude towards drunk driving was easily accessible because of her recent personal experience with the negative consequences of such behavior. This accessibility influenced her behavior to sign the petition and donate to the cause.

Sheena's Brother Was Recently Killed in a Road Accident