Our Attitudes Are More Likely to Guide Our Actions When

question 89

Multiple Choice

Our attitudes are more likely to guide our actions when we

• A) experience the fundamental attribution error.
• B) feel incompetent or insecure.
• C) can easily recall our attitudes.
• D) are exposed to cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Affective Component

The emotional aspect of an attitude, reflecting feelings or emotions linked to an object, person, or situation.

Attitude

A predisposition to act in a certain way.

Cognitive Component

The aspect of attitude that pertains to beliefs, thoughts, and knowledge about the object of one's attitude.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.