Asked by Steve McGee on Jun 18, 2024

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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 whether to pursue an abortion best illustrates the importance of ____.

A) subjective norms
B) behavioral intention
C) perceived behavioral control
D) belief perseverance

Subjective Norms

Beliefs about whether significant others think one should engage in a behavior.

Behavioral Intention

An individual's perceived likelihood or willingness to engage in a certain behavior or action.

Unwanted Pregnancy

A pregnancy that is not planned or desired at the time of conception.

  • Examine the impact of subjective norms on shaping behaviors.
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Abdul AqahtaniJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
The influence of family members and close friends on Mariah's decision illustrates the importance of subjective norms, which are the perceived social pressures to perform or not perform a particular behavior.