When a sports fan is asked about his attitudes toward sports, he says that he loves sports because he feels an emotional surge when watching them. This fan's attitude is heavily dependent on the ________ component of attitudes

a. cognitive
b. affective
c. behavioral
d. covert


Answer: b. affective

Psychology

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a. True b. False

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Individuals with schizophrenia tend use fewer nonverbal forms of communication. This could interfere with development of ____

a. interpersonal rapport b. language skills c. understanding of language d. persecutory ideation

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Cultural changes over time within the United States and the Netherlands have been accompanied by ________ in extraversion and ________ in conscientiousness.

A. decreases; decreases B. increases; decreases C. increases; increases D. decreases; increases

Psychology

Cognitive theorists note that:

A) people represent their worlds mentally. B) people's behavior is mechanical and primarily aimed toward survival. C) people are motivated to reduce tension. D) motivation is independent of environmental factors.

Psychology