In terms of a fear approach, one reason teenagers who smoke do not quit is because they are afraid they will lose their friends. The social aspect of their lives is more important than the health aspects. In their minds, losing their friends is which component of the behavioral response model?
A) intrinsic reward
B) severity
C) vulnerability
D) response cost

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Response cost refers to the perceived negative consequences associated with changing a behavior. In this case, the perceived negative consequence is losing friends, which is the reason why teenagers who smoke may not attempt to quit.

In Terms of a Fear Approach, One Reason Teenagers Who