AL PE - Attitude (Paper 2.2)

Identify the possible definitions of attitude:

(2 answers)

• A predisposition towards an attitude object / stimulus

• A learned behaviour that is typical response of an individual

• Any form of behaviour directed towards the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment

• Is a behaviour, involves harm and involves intent

• A set of characteristics (traits) that influence behaviour and makes a person unique

What is Prejudice?

• If an attitude is based on inaccurate information or is unfair

• A widely held but generalised and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of attitude object

• A theory that involves altering /changing beliefs, attitudes and behaviour towards an attitude object (dependant on 4 factors)

• A theory that suggests if a person holds 2 ideas that CONFLICT with each other, an element of discomfort (emotional conflict) occurs, to start to change someone's attitude on something

What is a Stereotype?

• If an attitude is based on inaccurate information or is unfair

• A widely held but generalised and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of attitude object

• A theory that involves altering /changing beliefs, attitudes and behaviour towards an attitude object (dependant on 4 factors)

• A theory that suggests if a person holds 2 ideas that CONFLICT with each other, an element of discomfort (emotional conflict) occurs, to start to change someone's attitude on something

What is Persuasive Communication?

• If an attitude is based on inaccurate information or is unfair

• A widely held but generalised and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of attitude object

• A theory that involves altering /changing beliefs, attitudes and behaviour towards an attitude object (dependant on 4 factors)

• A theory that suggests if a person holds 2 ideas that CONFLICT with each other, an element of discomfort (emotional conflict) occurs, to start to change someone's attitude on something

What is Cognitive Dissonance?

• If an attitude is based on inaccurate information or is unfair

• A widely held but generalised and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of attitude object

• A theory that involves altering /changing beliefs, attitudes and behaviour towards an attitude object (dependant on 4 factors)

• A theory that suggests if a person holds 2 ideas that CONFLICT with each other, an element of discomfort (emotional conflict) occurs, to start to change someone's attitude on something

What are the Components of Attitude in the Triadic Model:

• Cognitive, Affective, Behavioural

• Cognitive, Associative, Autonomous

• Cognitive,

  Affective,

  Autonomous

• Cognitive, Associative,

  Behavioural

The Cognitive Component of Attitude refers to:

• Beliefs and Knowledge about an attitude object

• Feelings and emotions related to the attitude object

• How a person intends and/or behaves towards an attitude object

The Affective Component of Attitude refers to:

• Beliefs and Knowledge about an attitude object

• Feelings and emotions related to the attitude object

• How a person intends and/or behaves towards an attitude object

The Behavioural Component of Attitude refers to:

• Beliefs and Knowledge about an attitude object

• Feelings and emotions related to the attitude object

• How a person intends and/or behaves towards an attitude object

Identify ALL the factors that influence the formation of an attitude:

• Media & Role Models

• Socialisation & Peer Groups

• Parents and/or Upbringing

• Good & Bad

  Past Experiences

• Genetic Characteristics (traits)