Jared may feel that it is alright to have a station wagon to drive the kids to school or to their weekend activities, however, when it comes to his growing interest in off-road driving, Jared feels strongly that only a high-quality SUV would provide the appropriate features to enable him to safely pursue his interest. Jared's purchase would best be described as the result of a change in:
A) learned predisposition.
B) roles as an object.
C) roles as a subject.
D) situation.

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Jared's interest in off-road driving represents a change in his situation, as he now has a new interest that requires a vehicle with specific features. This is different from a learned predisposition, which would imply a more permanent attitude or preference, or roles as an object or subject, which refer to a person's role in a social interaction.

Jared May Feel That It Is Alright to Have a Station