Attitudes, Attributions And Social Cognition
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- 29 Aug 2023
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- 28 May 2026
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Which of the following best defines a key term related to the behavioural component of attitude?
Multiple choice question for Attitudes, Attributions And Social Cognition. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Option A describes counter-attitudinal advocacy, which involves expressing attitudes contrary to one’s own in a role-play context. Option B outlines cognitive dissonance theory, focusing on the discomfort from attitude-behaviour inconsistency and subsequent behavioural change. Option C explains self-perception theory, where attitudes are inferred from behaviour in the absence of external reasons. Option D correctly defines self-perception processes as occurring when a person acts in a way that contradicts their original attitude.
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