Which of the following would be an example of Icek Azjen's theory of planned behavior in action?
A) A woman chooses to stop a person from stealing a pack of gum because she believes she may receive a reward and the respect of others.
B) A woman steals a pack of gum because it will provide her with happiness even though she knows that stealing is morally wrong.
C) A woman does not steal a pack of gum because all those she loves and respects believe that stealing is wrong.
D) A woman does not steal a pack of gum because she fears the punishment that will happen to her if she is caught.

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Icek Ajzen's theory of planned behavior suggests that an individual's behavior is influenced by their attitude towards the behavior, subjective norms (what important people in their life think about the behavior), and perceived behavioral control. Choice C directly reflects the influence of subjective norms on the individual's decision not to engage in a behavior (stealing), making it a clear example of the theory in action.

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