The Functional Theory of Attitudes Was Initially Developed to Explain

question 84

Multiple Choice

The functional theory of attitudes was initially developed to explain how ________.

• A) people identify with products
• B) attitudes facilitate social behaviors
• C) attitudes are learned from family and friends
• D) attitudes change over an individual's lifetime

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Definitions:

Social Skills

The abilities necessary for successful social communication and interaction, including verbal and nonverbal communication.

Sensory Abilities

The capacities to receive and process information from the environment through sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, which aims to improve socially significant behaviors.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities involved in the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, such as perception, reasoning, memory, and attention.