Attitudes Flashcards
1
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Attitude definition:
A
A complex mix of feeling, beliefs and values that predisposes somebody to behave towards something or someone in a consistent way
2
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What are attitude objects?
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The item which and attitude is directed towards, a person, place, situation, behavior
3
Q
How are attitudes formed?
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Peer groups- wider peer groups strongly influence others. Groups will show cohesion
Conditioning- Rewards strengthen existing attitudes trainers can praise in order to strengthen training attitude.
4
Q
Socialisation and social learning
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- Significant others
- Forms attitudes
- Can lead to prejudice & stereotyping as well as good
5
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What is familiarity?
A
The more familiar the more likely the attitude is to be positive.
