Social Cognition

An attitude is _________ a person makes about an object, person, event or issue.

• a thought

• a behaviour

• an evaluation

• an emotion

According to the ABC model of attitudes, attitudes should be...

• Consistent

• Long-lasting

• Inconsistent

• Temporary

Which is NOT part of the tri-component model of attitudes?

• Cognitive

• Emotional

• Behavioural

• Affective

The 'affective' part of an attitude is...

• Beliefs

• Actions

• Feelings

The 'behavioural' part of an attitude is...

• Beliefs

• Actions

• Feelings

The 'cognitive' part of attitude is...

• Beliefs

• Actions

• Feelings

I enjoy Psychology. I think it helps me learn useful information about how people think and behave. I will continue this subject in university. Identify the COGNITIVE component of this attitude.

• I enjoy Psychology.

• I think it helps me learn useful information about how people think and behave.

• I will continue this subject in university.

Dogs are the best, I just love them. They're so smart and cute. I own 2 dogs but would adopt more if I had the chance! Identify the BEHAVIOURAL component of the attitude.

• Loving dogs

• Owning dogs

• Believing dogs are smart and cute

People should stay at home and wear masks to stop the spread of COVID-19. I'm doing just that! It angers me when I see people breaking the rules. Identify the AFFECTIVE component of this attitude.

• Thinking people should follow the rules

• Following the rules

• Anger directed at those breaking the rules

People's attitudes ALWAYS align with their behaviour.

• True

• False