When the measured attitude is general and the behaviour is very specific,we _________ expect a close correspondence between words and actions.Attitudes _______ predict behaviour in 26 studies in which the measured attitude was directly pertinent to the situation.
A)should; did not
B)should not; did
C)should not; did not
D)should; did

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When attitudes are general and behaviors are specific, there is often a discrepancy between what people say and what they do, hence we should not expect a close correspondence. However, when attitudes measured are directly relevant to the situation, they are more likely to predict behavior accurately, as was found in 26 studies.

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