Which of the following is an assumption of the theory of planned behavior?
A) People generally are not reasonable, and must be taught to plan their behavior.
B) People generally use information haphazardly, and must learn to be systematic.
C) People consider the consequences before decisions, and then always take action.
D) People consider the consequences before decisions, which can involve no action.

Question

Which of the following is an assumption of the theory of planned behavior?​
A) ​People generally are not reasonable, and must be taught to plan their behavior.
B) ​People generally use information haphazardly, and must learn to be systematic.
C) ​People consider the consequences before decisions, and then always take action.
D) ​People consider the consequences before decisions, which can involve no action.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The theory of planned behavior assumes that people consider the potential consequences before making decisions, but it does not assume that this always results in taking action. Therefore, option D is the correct assumption. Options A and B are not related to the theory of planned behavior, and option C presents an unrealistic assumption that people always take action after considering consequences.

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