Concerning the three components of attitudes, the cognitive component:
A) refers to an idea or concept
B) is the readiness to act
C) is the emotion toward the idea
D) is the expressed desire

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The cognitive component of attitudes refers to the beliefs, thoughts, and knowledge that a person has about an object or topic. It is the mental process of evaluating and making judgments about something. This component deals with the “thinking” aspect of attitudes, such as whether or not a person believes something to be true or false.

Concerning the Three Components of Attitudes, the Cognitive Component