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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.
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An attitude has an ______ which is liked or disliked, favored or unfavored.
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Attitudes are ______ through social interaction and experience.
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An attitude is a ______ to act in a specific way towards a thing.
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Attitudes are ______ stable phenomena that lasts for a while.
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An attitude is a judgment whether favorable or negative—of an object that affects how others behave toward the ______.
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According to psychologist, an attitude has three components: Cognitive, Affective, and ______.
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The ______ component of an attitude consists of emotions and feelings towards an object.
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Cognitive components are the set of ______, facts, ideas, and knowledge about an object.
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An attitude is a negative or favorable ______ of a thing, which influences human behavior toward that object.
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The characteristics of an attitude include being a learned ______ to respond in a favorable or unfavorable manner.
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Attitude is an evaluation of things in terms of ______ or disliking, favor or unfavor, positive or negative, and pro or anti.
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Different people can have diverse ______ on the same things or concepts.
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There are four types of attitude, which are Positive, Negative, Neutral, and ______.
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A positive attitude is characterized by ______, which is the key to living a positive life.
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A negative attitude is a disposition, feeling, or manner that is not ______ or optimistic.
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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.
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The ______ attitude has the calibre to destroy every image that comes in connection with a positive image.
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Having a ______ outlook will help you get through the worst of times.
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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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Learn about the characteristics and components of attitudes, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects.
