Snyder and Swann (1976) conducted a study in which participants served as mock jurors in a sex-discrimination trial. The participants who were given a few minutes to bring to mind their thoughts about affirmative action were more likely to reach verdicts consistent with their attitudes. This study provides evidence for which factor thought to increase the extent to which attitudes predict behavior?

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This study provides evidence for the factor of attitude accessibility, as participants who were given a few minutes to bring to mind their thoughts about affirmative action were more likely to reach verdicts consistent with their attitudes. Attitude accessibility refers to the ease with which an attitude comes to mind, and is thought to increase the extent to which attitudes predict behavior.

Snyder and Swann (1976) Conducted a Study in Which Participants