Question 1

A learned, global evaluation of an object (person, place, or issue) that influences thought and action best describes a(n) __________.
A) Attitude
B) Belief
C) Value
D) Behavior

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are learned global evaluations of an object (such as a person, place, or issue) that influence thought and action, distinguishing them from beliefs (which are linked to knowledge), values (which are enduring beliefs about the worth of something), and behaviors (which are actions in response to stimuli).

Question 2

A singular, holistic idea, a broad conception of the desirable, important, or socially significant end-state best describes a(n) __________.
A) Attitude
B) Belief
C) Value
D) Behavior

Accepted Answer

A singular, holistic idea that represents the desirable, important, or socially significant end-state is known as a value. An attitude is a person's general evaluation or feeling towards a particular object or situation. A belief refers to a person's acceptance that certain statements or ideas are true. Behavior refers to a person's actions or conduct in a particular situation.

Question 3

A cognition about the world-subjective probability that an object has a particular attribute or that an action will lead to a particular outcome best describes a(n) __________.
A) Attitude
B) Belief
C) Value
D) Behavior

Accepted Answer

A belief is a cognition about the world that reflects the subjective probability that an object has a particular attribute or that an action will lead to a particular outcome. Attitudes are evaluations of objects or people, values are enduring beliefs about what is right or wrong, and behaviors are observable actions or reactions.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is an element of balance theory?
A) Individuals dislike inconsistency among cognitive elements and are motivated to reconfigure things mentally so as to achieve a harmonious state of mind
B) A = sum b(i) × e(i) where b(i) = each belief and e(i) = each evaluation
C) There are different models of attitudes depending on your culture; some emphasize individual attitudes, while others emphasize collective attitudes
D) Attitudes can be influenced by genetics, culture, and social upbringing

Accepted Answer

The statement in choice A reflects an element of balance theory, which proposes that individuals strive to achieve consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behavior, and are motivated to reconfigure their mental state to achieve this consistency. The other choices do not relate to balance theory. Choice B is a formula for attitude measurement. Choice C discusses cultural models of attitudes, but does not relate to balance theory. Choice D describes various factors that can influence attitudes, but does not relate to balance theory.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is an element of the expectancy-value approach to attitude structure?
A) Individuals dislike inconsistency among cognitive elements and are motivated to reconfigure things mentally so as to achieve a harmonious state of mind
B) A = sum b(i) × e(i) where b(i) = each belief and e(i) = each evaluation
C) There are different models of attitudes depending on your culture; some emphasize individual attitudes, while others emphasize collective attitudes
D) Attitudes can be influenced by genetics, culture, and social upbringing

Accepted Answer

The statement "A = sum b(i) × e(i) where b(i) = each belief and e(i) = each evaluation" is a key element of the expectancy-value approach to attitude structure, which posits that attitudes are formed by the combination of beliefs about an object and the evaluations of those beliefs. The other statements do not directly relate to this approach.

Question 6

Why is it important to understand attitudes, values, and beliefs in persuasion? Is it possible to be an effective persuader (or a critical consumer of persuasion) without this knowledge? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A biological basis of attitudes is discussed in this chapter. Do you believe genes might play some role in the development of our attitudes? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Following terrorist attacks led and inspired by ISIS, anti-Muslim sentiment in the United States has increased, despite the rejection of ISIS's terrorist activity by the overwhelming majority of Muslims. If you were to develop a persuasive campaign to address these anti-Muslim sentiments, how might the approach you take differ based on whether you used the expectancy-value, symbolic, or ideological approach to attitude to inform your campaign?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 4: Attitudes: Definition and Structure

A learned, global evaluation of an object (person, place, or issue) that influences thought and action best describes a(n) __________.

A singular, holistic idea, a broad conception of the desirable, important, or socially significant end-state best describes a(n) __________.

A cognition about the world-subjective probability that an object has a particular attribute or that an action will lead to a particular outcome best describes a(n) __________.

Which of the following statements is an element of balance theory?

Which of the following statements is an element of the expectancy-value approach to attitude structure?

Why is it important to understand attitudes, values, and beliefs in persuasion? Is it possible to be an effective persuader (or a critical consumer of persuasion) without this knowledge? Why or why not?

A biological basis of attitudes is discussed in this chapter. Do you believe genes might play some role in the development of our attitudes? Why or why not?