Forming and Changing Attitudes

Question 1

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. William has been going to baseball games his entire life. His father took him to games when he was young, and William told his father that he loved baseball. Once he grew up, William found that he did not have time to go to any baseball games. William later told his father that he doesn’t like baseball that much. Based on the self-perception theory, what is the best explanation of the scenario? A. William’s behaviors influence his attitude toward his father. B. William’s behaviors influence his attitude toward baseball. C. William’s attitude toward baseball influences his behavior. D. William’s attitude toward his father influences his behavior. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 2

In order to increase its persuasive appeal, a message should be appeal to the personal characteristics of the audience. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T

Question 3

Which of the following statements would be best described as an expression of an attitude that is low in accessibility and high in ambivalence? A. Frank: “I eat a banana for breakfast everyday. I’ve loved them since I was little.” B. Judy: “I really dislike bananas. I don’t know why. I just always have.” C. Ralph: “I’m not sure about bananas. I’d have to think about it.” D. Fiona: “I am a huge banana fan. I don’t know why. I just like them.” Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 4

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. William has been going to baseball games his entire life. His father took him to games when he was young, and William told his father that he loved baseball. Once he grew up, William found that he did not have time to go to any baseball games. William later told his father that he doesn’t like baseball that much. Based on the self-perception theory, what is the best explanation of the scenario? A. William’s behaviors influence his attitude toward his father. B. William’s behaviors influence his attitude toward baseball. C. William’s attitude toward baseball influences his behavior. D. William’s attitude toward his father influences his behavior. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Question 5

A person can have an attitude without realizing it.

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T

Question 6

The cognitive component of an attitude usually describes the subject’s __________ the attitudinal object.A.knowledge or beliefs about B.emotions toward C.actual behaviors toward D.intentions for

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A

Question 7

Explain cognitive dissonance and three ways it can be relieved.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Cognitive dissonance is a cognitive tension that exists when a person has conflicting attitudes or ideas. Those suffering from cognitive dissonance are motivated to bring their attitudes into alignment. Cognitive dissonance theory states that when a person holds simultaneously contradictory beliefs, one will suffer from an uncomfortable dissonance that one will be motivated to relieve by either changing an attitude, weakening the strength of an attitude, or by bolstering an attitude with new information and facts.

Question 8

Explain each of the three components of an attitude.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The three components of an attitude are cognitive, affective, and behavioral. The cognitive component of an attitude is the knowledge or beliefs concerning the attitudinal object. The affective component of an attitude is the emotional stance toward the object. The behavioral aspect of an attitude includes both the behaviors that are inspired by the attitude and the intended behavior inspired by the attitude.

Question 9

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. John Henry loves driving railroad spikes. He would do it all day even if he wasn’t getting paid. He is constantly thinking about driving railroad spikes and loves to talk about the proper techniques for efficient hammering. Which of the following statements would best describe John Henry’s attitude?

Question 10

Describe three different attitude variations.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Attitudes vary according to their strength, accessibility, and ambivalence. Attitudes that are strong are resistant to change and are more likely to have a great effect on behavior than weak attitudes. Accessible attitudes are easy to recall and come easily to mind, while less accessible attitudes are more difficult to recall and may resist recollection. Attitudes that are high in ambivalence are those that are based on conflicting information or feelings and are therefore uncertain and susceptible to persuasion.

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