Chris was bitten by a dog last year and has since crossed the street whenever he sees a stray dog.This is an example of _______________.
A)the behavioral component of his attitude towards dogs
B)the affective component of his attitude towards dogs
C)the cognitive component of his attitude towards dogs
D)a dispositional bias

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Chris's behavior of crossing the street whenever he sees a stray dog is the behavioral component of his attitude towards dogs. The affective component would involve his emotional feelings towards dogs (such as fear or love), while the cognitive component would involve his beliefs or thoughts about dogs (such as thinking they are dangerous or friendly). The given information does not indicate any dispositional bias.

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