Which of the Following Statements Holds True About the Cognitive

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements holds true about the cognitive component of attitude?

• A)It refers to the part of attitude that reflects what a person feels about the issue at hand-his or her like or dislike of something.
• B)It refers to one or more persons an individual uses as a basis for comparison regarding beliefs, feelings, and behaviours.
• C)It refers to the part of attitude that reflects what a person believes to be true.
• D)It refers to consumers spreading negative information about a product or a service.
• E)It refers to the part of attitude that comprises the actions a person takes with regard to the issue at hand.

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Definitions:

Mediated Learning

A central concept in Vygotsky’s theory. The child’s acquisition of knowledge is “mediated” in the sense that it is highly influenced by the surrounding environment and culture.

Surrounding Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that an individual is embedded within and influenced by.

Central Concept

The primary or most fundamental idea or theme of a topic, study, or theory.

Egocentric Speech

Speech for self, a use of language typical of preschoolers that has no apparent communicative function. Piaget suggested that it serves no useful purpose, but Vygotsky argued that it is the precursor of inner speech and important for problem solving, planning, and self-control.