Himmelfarb and Eagly's (1974) Definition of an Attitude Embraced the View

question 54

Multiple Choice

Himmelfarb and Eagly's (1974) definition of an attitude embraced the view of the three-component model. Their definition also emphasised that attitudes are:

• A) relatively permanent, generalisable, and unlimited to socially significant events of objects.
• B) limited to socially significant events or objects, but not generalisable or permanent.
• C) generalisable and unlimited to socially significant events, but not permanent.
• D) relatively permanent, generalisable, but limited to socially significant events or objects.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded in court cases that goes beyond what the plaintiff actually lost, intended to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct.

Compensatory Damages

Money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for actual losses, expenses, or harm suffered due to the defendant's actions.

Malice

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm, often considered in legal contexts regarding the motive behind an action.

Title VII Coverage

Refers to the part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.