The Purpose of Cognitively Based Attitudes Is to __________

question 32

Multiple Choice

The purpose of cognitively based attitudes is to __________.

• A) classify the pluses and minuses of an object to make a quick decision
• B) evaluate one's feelings about the attitude object
• C) decide on the best behavioral response to an attitude object
• D) create new feelings about attitude objects

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Definitions:

Actor/Observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors, while attributing others' actions to their character or disposition.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to attribute others' behaviors to their character rather than to external factors.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Personal Attribution

The process of ascribing the cause or reason for someone’s behavior to their personal characteristics or dispositions.