Boris says he does not like Howard Stern, the "shock-jock" radio personality.According to research by Regan and Fazio that examined the bases of people's attitudes, the relationship between Boris's attitude toward Stern and his Stern-relevant behaviors should be relatively weak if his attitude
A) is extreme (as opposed to moderate).
B) is socially undesirable (as opposed to socially desirable).
C) derives from secondhand information (as opposed to firsthand information).
D) is risky (as opposed to cautious).

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The research by Regan and Fazio found that attitudes based on secondhand information are less strong predictors of behavior than attitudes based on firsthand experiences. Therefore, Boris's attitude toward Stern based on secondhand information is likely to have a weaker relationship with his Stern-relevant behaviors.

Boris Says He Does Not Like Howard Stern, the "Shock-Jock