In a seminar discussion on the death penalty, Bertha said she believed that the ultimate penalty should be applied to the ultimate crime of murder. Bertha's statement best reflects the _____ component of attitudes.

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Bertha's statement reflects her cognitive component of attitude, which includes beliefs and thoughts about a particular issue. The statement does not reflect her emotional or behavioral components of attitude, which involve feelings and actions towards the issue, respectively. The normative component of attitude involves societal and cultural values and expectations, which are not reflected in Bertha's statement.

In a Seminar Discussion on the Death Penalty, Bertha Said