Theory of Planned Behavior and Recycling

Very Hard Unit 9: Social Psychology Attitudes And Actions

Social psychologists have long been interested in the relationship between attitudes and behaviors. One classic theory that seeks to explain how our attitudes influence our actions is the Theory of Planned Behavior. This theory suggests that behavior is determined by three main components: behavioral intention, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Consider a scenario where an individual has a positive attitude towards recycling, believes that their peers support recycling, and feels that they have the ability to recycle effectively.

In this context, which of the following options best describes how these factors would affect the individual's likelihood of engaging in the recycling behavior?

The individual is likely to recycle because the positive attitude alone is sufficient.

The individual is likely to engage in recycling only if they believe that recycling is a widely accepted behavior.

The individual will not recycle if the perceived behavioral control is low despite a positive attitude.

The individual is unlikely to recycle if they feel that the social pressure is minimal.

The individual will recycle regardless of their beliefs about social support.

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