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Lecture 3- Attitude Flashcards

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What is attitude?

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attitude is a positive or negative reaction towards a stimulus

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How do attitudes impact us?

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attitudes determine how we interpret the world and influence our behaviour

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What are the 3 components of attitude?

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  1. Cognitive –> our beliefs and things that we already know
  2. Affection –> our emotions
  3. Behavioural –> our intentions
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What can cause attitudes to change?

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attitudes are relatively stable but they can change depending on certain situationships and events happening in society

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