A number of studies have shown that attitudes are only mediocre predictors of behavior. One explanation for this finding is that
a. researchers failed to take variations in attitude strength into account.
b. researchers failed to operationalize the concept of an attitude.
c. subjects often intentionally lie about both their attitudes and their behavior.
d. subjects often lie about their attitudes but are honest about their behavior.
A
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Ramon works long hours and feels driven to do well in his job. He is not that satisfied with his job. Ramon is
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