Which of the following has been the MOST DIFFICULT for health psychologists to demonstrate for adolescents?
A) that smoking is correlated with watching movie stars smoke
B) that watching movie stars smoke causes adolescents to smoke
C) that adolescents who smoke identify with movie stars who smoke
D) that adolescents who smoke are exposed to more smoking in movies

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While there is evidence of a correlation between smoking behavior in movies and smoking behavior in adolescents, it is difficult for health psychologists to demonstrate a clear causal relationship between watching movie stars smoke and adolescents beginning to smoke. The other options focus more on correlations and exposures, rather than a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

Which of the Following Has Been the MOST DIFFICULT for Health