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What are attitudes?
Global evaluations toward some object or issue.
Why do people have attitudes?
To help navigate a complex world and make choices.
What is the difference between beliefs and attitudes?
Beliefs are pieces of information about an object, while attitudes are evaluations toward that object.
Automatic attitudes are reflective responses that people think carefully about.
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Humans need a broad assortment of attitudes due to the complexity of their environment.
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Beliefs are for ______ and attitudes are for ______.
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What is an example of a dual attitude?
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Study Notes
What are Attitudes, and why do people have them?
- Attitudes are a global evaluation of someone, some object, or some issue.
- Attitudes are different than beliefs because beliefs are pieces of information about an object, person, or issue.
- Attitudes are for choosing, while beliefs are for explaining.
- Both attitudes and beliefs serve interpersonal functions.
Dual Attitudes
- Dual Attitudes are different evaluations of the same object held by the same person.
- Dual attitudes can exist in two ways: Automatic Attitudes, and Deliberate Attitudes.
- Automatic attitudes are quick, gut-level responses that humans do not think about, while deliberate attitudes are reflective responses that people carefully consider.
Why do people have attitudes?
- Most animals do not need many attitudes as their world is simpler than that of humans.
- Humans have a more complex world, requiring a broad assortment of attitudes.
- Attitudes are adaptive, helping humans adjust to new situations and seek out reward and avoid punishment.
- Attitudes can even influence whether or not someone takes risks, which can mean life or death.
- The world is full of information, but attitudes help humans sort information into "good" and "bad" categories.
- Children understand "bad" very early in life, and this reflects the psychological principle that "bad is stronger than good."
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This quiz explores the concept of attitudes, their differences from beliefs, and the reasons why humans have them. It delves into dual attitudes, distinguishing between automatic and deliberate responses, and highlights the adaptive nature of attitudes in complex environments. Test your knowledge and understanding of these psychological concepts.
