Questions and Answers
Why are attitudes important in social psychology?
They help us make sense of the world, guide behavior, and provide a sense of belonging
What is the definition of attitudes in social psychology?
Evaluations of socially significant objects enduring across time and situations
What is the affective component of an attitude?
Expression of emotion towards an attitude object
How is attitude structured according to the tripartite (three component) model?
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According to Hogg & Vaughan, how may attitude be defined in social psychology?
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Study Notes
Attitudes in Social Psychology
- Attitudes are important in social psychology as they influence an individual's behavior and interactions with others.
Definition of Attitudes
- According to Hogg & Vaughan, an attitude in social psychology is a relatively enduring organization of beliefs, feelings, and tendencies that predispose an individual to respond in a preferential manner to an object, person, or group.
Components of an Attitude
- Attitudes consist of three components: affective, cognitive, and conative.
- The affective component refers to the emotional or feeling aspect of an attitude, encompassing emotions such as likes, dislikes, and feelings of enthusiasm or hostility.
Tripartite (Three-Component) Model of Attitude Structure
- The tripartite model structures an attitude into three components:
- Affective component: emotional responses and feelings
- Cognitive component: beliefs and knowledge
- Conative component: behavioral tendencies and actions
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Test your knowledge of social cognition and attitude formation with this quiz. Explore the structure and formation of attitudes, the relationship between attitudes and behavior, heuristics, and attribution. Identify the evaluations and their impact on socially significant objects and groups of people.
