The purpose of cognitively based attitudes is to __________.
A) classify the pluses and minuses of an object to make a quick decision
B) evaluate one's feelings about the attitude object
C) decide on the best behavioral response to an attitude object
D) create new feelings about attitude objects

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Cognitively based attitudes involve a cognitive evaluation of an object's positive and negative attributes in order to make a quick decision or judgment about it. They do not involve an evaluation of one's feelings or emotions towards the object or the best behavioral response. They also do not aim to create new feelings about an object, but rather rely on pre-existing beliefs and knowledge.

The Purpose of Cognitively Based Attitudes Is to __________