A learned predisposition to respond cognitively, affectively, and behaviorally to a particular object is known as _____.

A) a belief
B) a concept
C) a schema
D) an attitude


Answer: D) an attitude

Psychology

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a. sociology b. social psychology c. anthropology d. social philosophy

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a. 5; 10 b. 10; 5 c. 25; 55 d. 5; 18

Psychology