Attitude Assessment

What are the three components of an attitude according to the A-B-C model?

• D. Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral

• C. Rational, Emotional, Behavioral

• B. Cognitive, Emotional, Conative

• A. Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive

Which of the following is NOT a source of attitude formation?

• C. Peer Pressure

• D. Exposure to Information

• B. Observational Learning

• A. Social Comparison

What is the affective component of attitudes related to?

• C. Overt Actions

• D. Physical Reactions

• B. Emotions

• A. Thoughts and Mental Processes

What is the process of consciously attempting to change another person's attitudes through the presentation of different types of information/messages called?

• D. Discrimination

• C. Stereotyping

• B. Conditioning

• A. Persuasion

Which factor is NOT instrumental in attitude change?

• A. Source Credibility

• D. Social Isolation

• B. Message Characteristics

• C. Target Characteristics

What is a stereotype?

• A. A belief about a particular group based on first-hand experience

• B. A factually verified opinion about a social group

• C. An overgeneralized belief about a social group

• D. A neutral evaluation of a social group

What is the affective component of attitudes towards a particular group called?

• D. Bias

• C. Discrimination

• B. Prejudice

• A. Stereotype

What is one way to reduce intergroup conflict?

• A. Increase in Distrust

• B. Encouraging Egocentrism

• C. Creating Superordinate Goals

• D. Reinforcing In-group Bias

What is a factor that can contribute to intergroup conflict?

• C. Recategorization of Groups

• B. Sense of Vulnerability

• A. Open Communication

• D. Emphasizing In-group Boundaries

How can stereotypes and prejudice be reduced?

• A. Encouraging Biased Beliefs

• B. Limiting Exposure to Diverse Perspectives

• C. Increasing Inter-group Contact

• D. Promoting Egocentrism