The statement, "A person who eats meat and then fights for animal rights demonstrates double standards" is an evaluative statement. Such an opinion constitutes the ________ component of an attitude.

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The evaluative statement expressed in the question demonstrates a cognitive component of an attitude, as it reflects the individual's belief that there is incongruence between a person's actions and their advocacy. The behavioral component refers to the individual's actions towards the attitude object, affective component refers to the emotional response towards the attitude object, reflective component refers to the individual's thoughtful consideration of their attitude, and reactive component refers to the automatic response towards the attitude object.

The Statement, "A Person Who Eats Meat and Then Fights