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Attitude in Psychology

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What is the primary aspect of an attitude, according to Myers?

A favorable or unfavorable evaluative reaction (correct)

A cognitive assessment of an object's utility

A behavioral intention to perform an action

An emotional response to a stimulus

According to Daniel Katz, what type of psychological function is served by attitudes that help us make sense of our environment?

Social adaptive function

Knowledge function (correct)

Instrumental function

Value-expressive function

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychological functions of attitudes, according to Katz's functionalist theory?

Instrumental function

Value-expressive function

Social adaptive function

Ego-defensive function (correct)

What is the primary reason why people are more likely to change their attitudes, according to Katz's functionalist theory?

To fulfill their basic goals or avoid undesirable consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of holding attitudes that align with one's values, according to Katz's functionalist theory?

They help us reinforce our self-image and express our values Signup and view all the answers

According to Katz's functionalist theory, what is the primary reason for attitude change?

A change in the person's underlying motivational and personality needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the affective aspect of attitude?

A person's emotions and feelings towards a particular object Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which classical conditioning influences attitude formation?

Through the repeated association of stimuli with an emotional reaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended for developing a positive attitude?

Seeking out people who share one's negative attitude Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the learning theory approach to attitudes?

The formation of attitudes through learning and conditioning Signup and view all the answers