Which of the Following Is Not a Component of an Attitude

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a component of an attitude?

• A)affective component
• B)behavioral component
• C)emotional component
• D)cognitive component

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Definitions:

Hedonic Treadmill

The theory suggesting that people consistently return to a baseline level of happiness, regardless of positive or negative changes in their life.

Risk-as-feelings Hypothesis

The theory that people make decisions based on their emotional responses to risks, rather than through logical assessment of the risks and benefits.

Broaden-and-build Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that positive emotions expand one’s awareness and encourage novel, varied, and exploratory thoughts and actions.

Affect-as-information Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals use their emotional states as information in making judgments and decisions.