Craig Complained to His Friend Jess That a Class Was

question 19

Multiple Choice

Craig complained to his friend Jess that a class was too hard and he believed that the teacher was not being fair with his grading standards. Jess replied, "Craig, you really have an attitude problem." What is the relationship between the manner in which the term "attitude" is used in common conversation and the how it is defined in consumer behaviour?

• A) There is no relationship. Common usage is not the same as attitudes as seen by the researchers who study consumer behaviour.
• B) The term attitude is widely used in popular culture in much the same way it is used in studying consumer behaviour.
• C) They are different in that popular culture does not recognize that attitudes are temporary. Otherwise the usage is the same.
• D) They are similar except that popular culture assumes that attitudes are related to beliefs, and research scientists have shown that there is no such relationship.

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Definitions:

Inattention

A lack of focus or difficulty concentrating on tasks at hand, which can be symptomatic of various mental or psychological disorders.

Impulsivity

The tendency to act on urges and desires spontaneously and without adequate thought to the consequences.

Hyperactivity

Excessive activity or movements that can be symptomatic of psychological conditions like ADHD.

Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

A term used to describe long-lasting and major mental health conditions that significantly impair an individual's functioning.