Attitudes and behaviour

An attitude is an __________ a person makes about an object, person/group, event or issue.

______ _______ refers to how we interpret, analyse, remember and use information to make judgements about others in social situations.

According to the Tri-component model, attitudes should be...

• Consistent

• Inconsistent

• Long-lasting

• Temporary

Which is NOT a part of the Tri-component model of attitudes?

• Cognitive

• Behavioural

• Emotional

• Affective

The affective part of an attitude relates to...

• Beliefs

• Feelings

• Actions

The behavioural part of an attitude relates to...

• Beliefs

• Feelings

• Actions

The cognitive part of an attitude relates to...

• Beliefs

• Feelings

• Actions

I enjoy Psychology. I think it helps me learn useful information about how people think and behave. I will continue this subject in Unit 3-4. 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 Unit 3-4.

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

• Loving cats

• Owning cats

• Believing cats 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

• Anger directed at those breaking the rules

• Following the rules