In an experiment conducted by Mordechai Blittner,Joel Goldberg,and Michael Merbaum (1978),smokers who wanted to quit responded to an ad for a 14-week treatment program.Some participants were told that they were selected for participation based on their "strong willpower and greater potential to control and conquer their desires and behaviour," whereas others were told that they were selected randomly.This manipulation was designed to

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The manipulation was designed to increase participants' sense of self-efficacy, which refers to individuals' belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific behavior or achieve a desired outcome. By emphasizing the participants' strength and potential, the researchers aimed to boost their confidence in being able to quit smoking successfully. This, in turn, could lead to greater motivation and persistence in achieving their goal. Choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the purpose of the manipulation.

In an Experiment Conducted by Mordechai Blittner,Joel Goldberg,and Michael Merbaum