Lindsey likes to tan using the tanning bed at her salon. Which barrier to change best applies to Lindsey, who focuses on the short-term attractiveness of bronze skin and disregards the long-term risk of skin cancer?

A. Procrastination
B. Gratification
C. Preconditioned cultural belief
D. Illusion of invincibility
E. Indifference


Answer: B

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