Atkinson, Morten, and Sue Identified Four Dimensions in Which Attitude

question 17

Essay

Atkinson, Morten, and Sue identified four dimensions in which attitude change occurs as an individual moves through the five stages of racial development. Select one of these dimensions and discuss how attitude shifts would manifest themselves in each of the five stages.

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Definitions:

Appraisal Motive

The desire to learn the truth about oneself, including one's traits, abilities, and feelings.

Consistency Motive

The driving force behind individuals' desire to maintain harmony and consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Phenomenal Self

The aspect of an individual's perception and consciousness experienced as the 'self', encompassing personal identities and subjective experiences.

Working Self-Concept

A subset of an individual's self-knowledge that is actively processed and can vary depending on context.