Which of the Following Statements About the Concept of an Attitude

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the concept of an attitude is INCORRECT?

• A)Attitudes connote an evaluation of an idea or object and result in either positive,neutral,or negative feelings for the idea or object.
• B)Attitudes are short-lived and superficial states of mind.
• C)Attitudes represent predispositions to act.
• D)People act in such a fashion as to maintain consistency between their attitudes and their actions.
• E)Alteration of an attitude that is strongly held requires substantial intervention.

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