Mariah has an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy. She is thinking about having an abortion. But her family members and close friends are all strongly opposed to abortion. The influence of their views on Mariah's decision to pursue abortion or not best illustrates the importance of ____.
A) subjective norms
B) behavioral intention
C) perceived behavioral control
D) belief perseverance

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The influence of Mariah's family members and close friends on her decision indicates the importance of subjective norms, which are the perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a behavior. In this case, Mariah's perception of her family and friends' beliefs about abortion may weigh heavily in her decision making.

Mariah Has an Unplanned, Unwanted Pregnancy