The ________ component of attitude consists of the rational thoughts and beliefs that make up the attitude.
A. behavioral
B. affective
C. cognitive
D. attributive
Answer: C
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A. an influence that decreases the likelihood of negative outcomes among those with some risk B. an influence that modifies a person's response to genetic problems C. a distal causal factor for a mental disorder D. a biological makeup that makes people more resistant to stress
In math class, while trying to understand a complicated problem on the chalkboard, you look over your physics notes in preparation for a physics quiz scheduled for the next hour. How successful will you be at these dual-attention tasks, and why? Include at least three influences on attention in your discussion.
What will be an ideal response?
In terms of dissonance theory, what is the primary reason that "we" (our side) often dehumanize "them," the enemy, seeing them as animals, brutes, or monsters?
a. The enemy is violent and cruel and deserves whatever we do to them. b. The enemy started the war. c. Our side has treated the enemy brutally and needs to justify these actions. d. Our side is more moral and humane than their side.
In 2012, the number of teen pregnancies __________
a) rose 5 percent over the previous year b) was about the same as it was 2 decades ago c) dropped to its lowest level in 7 decades d) dropped slightly from 2002 levels