Which of the following examples BEST illustrates a situation where there is a gap between our attitudes and behavior?
A) Greg tells his father that he plans to do his homework, but fails to do so when the power goes out minutes later.
B) Roz tells her new boyfriend that she is extremely excited to see the new James Bond movie, even though she truly dreads seeing that film.
C) Hank wants to move to a new apartment but doesn't have enough money for the move.
D) Marilyn tells her son that she will purchase him some chocolate chip cookies, but her son is dissatisfied with her choice.
E) Peter tells his friend that his favorite baseball team is the New York Yankees, even though he attended only a few games last season.
Answer: B
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