Attitudes are
A)fundamental beliefs about ideal states of existence and modes of behavior.
B)foundations for specific beliefs and actions.
C)the hot buttons persuaders employ to induce action and judgment.
D)relatively enduring combinations of beliefs that predispose us to respond in particular ways.

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Attitudes are relatively enduring combinations of beliefs that predispose us to respond in particular ways. They are not necessarily fundamental beliefs about ideal states of existence and modes of behavior (A), nor are they always the foundation for specific beliefs and actions (B). While attitudes can be used as hot buttons in persuasion (C), this is not the primary definition of attitudes.

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