Knowledge and the Prediction of Behavior: The Role of Information Accuracy in the Theory of Planned Behavior

The results of the present research question the common assumption that being well informed is a prerequisite for effective action to produce desired outcomes. In Study 1 (N = 79), environmental knowledge had no effect on energy conservation, and in Study 2 (N = 79), alcohol knowledge was unrelated...

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Published in:	Basic and applied social psychology Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 101 - 117
Main Authors:	Ajzen, Icek, Joyce, Nicholas, Sheikh, Sana, Cote, Nicole Gilbert
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia, PA Taylor & Francis Group 01.04.2011 Taylor & Francis Psychology Press
Subjects:	Accuracy Alcohol consumption Alcohol use Attitudes Behavior Biological and medical sciences Correlation analysis Drinking behavior Energy conservation Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Inappropriateness Information Knowledge Planned behaviour theory Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Social attribution, perception and cognition Social psychology Theory of planned behavior Human Decision making Prediction Intention Behavior Knowledge Theory of planned behavior Perceived control Social cognition
ISSN:	0197-3533, 1532-4834
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