Class 5 Flashcards
What are the 3 components of attitude?
- Cognition
- Affect
- Behavior
What is affect relative to attitude?
Our FEELINGS about the person, object, or event
What is our cognition relative to attitude?
Our THOUGHTS and beliefs about the person, object, or event
Does our attitude influence our behavior and vice versa?
Yes!
When does attitude best predict behavior?
When social influences are reduced
Are our attitudes better at predicting overall decision-making rather than specific behaviors?
Yes. The principle of aggregation suggests that attitude affect a person’s aggregate or average behavior, but not necessarily each isolated act.
When does self-reflection occur?
Given time to consider and reflect, we are more likely to act based on our attitudes rather than impulsively.
How does public declaration influence our attitude?
Declaring something publicly can influence our attitude to align with our declaration.
How does role-playing affect our attitude?
We are more likely to adjust our attitude to align with our behavior when role-playing
What is justification of effort?
We have a tendency to attribute a greater value (than objective) to an outcome that we had to put more effort into acquiring/achieving
What is cognitive dissonance?
When attitudes and behaviors don’t match, we typically adjust our ATTITUDE to reduce this tension.
How does light affect sleepiness?
Light inhibits the pineal gland which makes melatonin.
Is REM sleep an indicator or consequence of your circadian rhythm?
CONSEQUENCE!
What is somnambulism?
Sleep-walking. Tends to occur during slow wave (stage 3) sleep.
What are parasomnias?
Abnormal behaviors that occur during sleep.
