Which of the following illustrates the attitudes-follow-behavior principle in psychology?
A)Alex prefers the company of physically attractive people.
B)Emily,an employee in a software company,dares to share confidential company information with a rival company as she was not caught doing a similar act earlier.
C)Caleb tends to ignore those situations that are not under his control.
D)Kayla,a student,is convinced that she will fail her exam but is surprised when she performs exceptionally well.

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The attitudes-follow-behavior principle states that a person's behavior is influenced by their attitudes. In option B, Emily's behavior of sharing confidential company information with a rival company shows that her attitude towards ethics and loyalty might not be strong.

Which of the Following Illustrates the Attitudes-Follow-Behavior Principle in Psychology