A Favorable or Unfavorable Evaluation Reaction Toward Something or Someone

question 19

Multiple Choice

A favorable or unfavorable evaluation reaction toward something or someone is what social psychologists call

• A)a feeling.
• B)a cognition.
• C)an attitude.
• D)a behavioral tendency.

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Definitions:

Trait Activation Theory

A psychological theory proposing that certain situations can activate specific traits which then influence behavior.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, attitude, and emotional patterns, contributing to their unique personality.

Personality

A combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual that is distinct among people, influencing their interactions and reactions to various situations.

Psychological Characteristics

Traits or features of an individual's mental and emotional makeup, such as personality, attitudes, and cognitive abilities.