Jaquan's parents have been talking to him about the negative aspects of drugs ever since he was a youngster.Now that he is a teenager,he knows that some of his friends smoke marijuana.At a party one night,a friend offers Jaquan a joint.Jaquan declines the offer,while stating that he hates drugs.Even though he has never tried drugs to form his own opinion of them,which method of attitude formation has kept him from making a mistake?

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Jaquan's attitude towards drugs was formed through direct instruction from his parents. They have talked to him about the negative aspects of drugs since he was young, which has shaped his beliefs and values. When faced with the decision to use drugs, he is able to draw upon this instruction and knowledge to make an informed decision.

Jaquan's Parents Have Been Talking to Him About the Negative