In the statement, "The highway is very busy at 5 P.M. and is scary to drive on, so I'll wait until 7 P.M. to go home," the phrase, "The highway is very busy," represents which component of an attitude?
A) affective
B) behavioral
C) emotive
D) cognitive

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The phrase "The highway is very busy" represents a cognitive component of an attitude, as it reflects the individual's beliefs and thoughts about the situation. The affective component involves emotions and feelings toward the situation, while the behavioral component involves actions or behaviors taken in response to the attitude. Emotive is not a recognized component of attitude.

In the Statement, "The Highway Is Very Busy at 5