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What is the definition of an attitude?
What is the definition of an attitude?
- A random and unformed opinion about a person.
- An emotional reaction that changes frequently.
- An instinctive and temporary feeling towards an object.
- A learnt, stable evaluation that can affect behavior. (correct)
Which of the following best defines explicit attitudes?
Which of the following best defines explicit attitudes?
- Attitudes that are stated openly and reflected in behavior. (correct)
- Attitudes held without any awareness of their existence.
- Attitudes that only manifest through thoughts.
- Attitudes that are unconscious and uncontrollable.
Which component of the tripartite model of attitude involves emotional reactions?
Which component of the tripartite model of attitude involves emotional reactions?
- Cognitive component
- Conscious component
- Behavioral component
- Affective component (correct)
What does the behavioral component of an attitude describe?
What does the behavioral component of an attitude describe?
Implicit attitudes are characterized by which of the following?
Implicit attitudes are characterized by which of the following?
In the tripartite model of attitudes, which of the following is NOT a component?
In the tripartite model of attitudes, which of the following is NOT a component?
What type of attitude may someone hold without being aware of it until demonstrated by their actions?
What type of attitude may someone hold without being aware of it until demonstrated by their actions?
Which statement about the cognitive component of an attitude is true?
Which statement about the cognitive component of an attitude is true?
How might one express a positive affective component toward rap music?
How might one express a positive affective component toward rap music?
Which of the following statements reflects a negative implicit attitude?
Which of the following statements reflects a negative implicit attitude?
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Study Notes
Definition of Attitude
- Attitude is a learned, stable, and enduring evaluation of a person, object, event, or idea.
- Can influence individual behavior in positive or negative ways.
Forms of Attitudes
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Explicit Attitudes:
- Openly stated attitude aligned with behavior.
- Example: Believing exercise is beneficial leads to regular gym visits.
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Implicit Attitudes:
- Involuntary, uncontrollable, and often unconscious.
- Individuals may not recognize their attitude until behaviors reveal it.
- Example: Belief that moths are harmless, yet reacting fearfully when encountering one.
Tripartite Model of Attitude Structure
- Influential model explaining attitude formation and change.
- Comprises three components: affective, behavioral, and cognitive.
Components of Attitude
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Affective Component:
- Emotional reactions towards an object, person, group, event, or issue.
- Can be positive (love), negative (hate), or neutral (indifference).
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Behavioral Component:
- Expression of attitude through actions.
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Cognitive Component:
- Beliefs and knowledge about an object, person, group, event, or issue.
- Beliefs can be factual, superstitious, or unproven.
Consistency and Inconsistency
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Consistency:
- All three components must be present for an attitude to be recognized.
- Example: Avoiding spiders (behavioral) due to fear (affective) stemming from belief they are harmful (cognitive).
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Inconsistency:
- Behavior may not always align with attitudes, causing dissonance among components.
- Example: Disliking cricket (affective) because it's time-consuming (cognitive), yet attending a match for social reasons (behavioral).
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