Attitudes Are Useful Because They

question 67

Multiple Choice

Attitudes are useful because they

• A)let us quickly judge whether something we encounter is good or bad.
• B)bias the way we interpret new information.
• C)make it more likely that we will change our minds later.
• D)allow us to take more time to evaluate others.

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Definitions:

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with creative thinking, spatial ability, and the processing of visual and auditory information.

Mental Module

A concept in cognitive science that suggests the mind consists of innate, self-contained units responsible for particular cognitive functions.

Nonverbal Actions

Communication methods not involving words, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language, conveying messages and emotions.

Social Judgment

The process by which people make evaluations or judgments about other people, events, or ideas based on social and cultural norms.