Yelena was recently invited to dinner with two of her colleagues.She knew the two colleagues were vegetarian, and when it came time to order, Yelena ordered a vegetarian salad even though she would typically have preferred steak or chicken on her salad.Which of the following theories provides an explanation of this scenario?
A)Theory of reasoned action
B)Theory of trying
C)Theory of direct response
D)Rejection theory

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The Theory of Reasoned Action posits that individuals make rational decisions based on their beliefs about the consequences of their actions. In this scenario, Yelena decided to order a vegetarian salad because she believed that it would be the socially acceptable and appropriate action to take in the context of the dinner with her vegetarian colleagues.

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