Psychology of Attitudes
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An attitude is a ______ to respond in a certain way toward an object.

inclination

Attitude has ______ components, including cognitive and affective components.

behavioral

The ______ component of attitude involves emotions about the object.

affective

The ______ component of attitude involves facts about the object.

<p>cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

An attitude has an ______ which is liked or disliked, favored or unfavored.

<p>object</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attitudes are ______ through social interaction and experience.

<p>learnt</p> Signup and view all the answers

An attitude is a ______ to act in a specific way towards a thing.

<p>predisposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attitudes are ______ stable phenomena that lasts for a while.

<p>relatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

An attitude is a judgment whether favorable or negative—of an object that affects how others behave toward the ______.

<p>object</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to psychologist, an attitude has three components: Cognitive, Affective, and ______.

<p>Behavioral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ component of an attitude consists of emotions and feelings towards an object.

<p>Affective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cognitive components are the set of ______, facts, ideas, and knowledge about an object.

<p>information</p> Signup and view all the answers

An attitude is a negative or favorable ______ of a thing, which influences human behavior toward that object.

<p>judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

The characteristics of an attitude include being a learned ______ to respond in a favorable or unfavorable manner.

<p>predisposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attitude is an evaluation of things in terms of ______ or disliking, favor or unfavor, positive or negative, and pro or anti.

<p>liking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different people can have diverse ______ on the same things or concepts.

<p>perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are four types of attitude, which are Positive, Negative, Neutral, and ______.

<p>Sikken</p> Signup and view all the answers

A positive attitude is characterized by ______, which is the key to living a positive life.

<p>confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

A negative attitude is a disposition, feeling, or manner that is not ______ or optimistic.

<p>constructive</p> Signup and view all the answers

A neutral attitude occurs because a person either hasn’t made up their mind, or may not know the ______ where they’ve needed to use an attitude.

<p>situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ attitude has the calibre to destroy every image that comes in connection with a positive image.

<p>sikken</p> Signup and view all the answers

Having a ______ outlook will help you get through the worst of times.

<p>positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Attitude

  • Attitude is a judgment, whether favorable or negative, of an object that affects how others behave toward it.
  • It is a learned predisposition to respond in a favorable or unfavorable manner toward people, objects, ideas, or situations.

Characteristics of Attitude

  • Attitude has an object, which is liked, disliked, favored, or unfavored.
  • Attitudes are learned through social interaction and experience.
  • Attitude is a predisposition, a prior determined or learned view of a thing or tendency to act in a specific way.
  • Attitudes are relatively stable phenomena, lasting for a while, although they can occasionally be altered.

Components of Attitude

  • Cognitive component: set of information, facts, ideas, and knowledge about an object.
  • Affective component: emotions and feelings towards an object.
  • Behavioral component: inclination to respond in a certain way toward an object.

Types of Attitude

  • Positive attitude: promotes a positive outlook, confidence, happiness, and sincerity.
  • Negative attitude: non-constructive, non-cooperative, and pessimistic, characterized by anger, frustration, and doubt.
  • Neutral attitude: occurs when a person hasn't made up their mind or doesn't know the situation.
  • Sikken attitude: a dangerous type of attitude that can destroy positive images.

Attitude and Behavior

  • Attitude influences human behavior toward an object.
  • Attitude is a long-held perspective on something, rather than a fleeting emotion.

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