Which student below is being exposed to an attempt to change behavior based on the "social norms" approach?
A) Gary, who is asked to sign a poster placed in the lobby of the student union that says, "I practice safe sex"
B) Jonathon, who is required to attend a meeting in his dorm on preventing date rape
C) Tabitha, who sees a poster on campus that says, "83 percent of UX students have 3 drinks or fewer when they drink"
D) Monica, who role-plays talking to a stranger in line at the store during an assertiveness-training seminar

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The social norms approach involves highlighting the actual behavior or attitudes of a group to influence individuals to conform to those norms. In this case, Tabitha sees a poster indicating that the majority of students drink responsibly, which may encourage her to do the same. Choices A, B, and D involve different approaches to behavior change, such as prompting commitment to a behavior, education on preventing negative outcomes, and developing skills for communication, respectively.

Which Student Below Is Being Exposed to an Attempt to Change