When asked to rate the job that a Member of Parliament has done,a politician responds,"I think the MP has introduced several important pieces of legislation." In the context of attitudes,which term best reflects this statement?

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The politician's statement reflects cognitive information, which relates to the beliefs and ideas that shape one's attitudes. The statement does not indicate any influence on the politician's own behavior or emotions, and it is not necessarily an attempt to persuade or influence others (as would be the case with informational or behavioral influence).

When Asked to Rate the Job That a Member of Parliament