Describe the Functional Theory of Attitudes

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Essay

Describe the functional theory of attitudes.

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Definitions:

Framing

The way information is presented or an issue is structured, which can influence perception and decision-making.

Belief Perseverance

The psychological phenomena wherein individuals maintain their beliefs despite facing contradicting evidence or facts.

Representativeness Heuristic

The representativeness heuristic is a mental shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event by comparing it to an existing prototype in our minds.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency to maintain one's belief even in the face of contradictory evidence.