Because of his deep concerns about the effects of global warming, Riley took part in a protest demonstration in front of the hotel where the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was making a speech to an annual meeting of coal producers. This example best illustrates the _____ component of attitudes.

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The example of Riley participating in a protest demonstration represents the behavioral component of attitudes, as it demonstrates his actions and behaviors towards his attitude about global warming. The emotional component of attitudes would relate to the feelings and emotions associated with his beliefs about global warming, but it is not directly demonstrated in this example. The biological component is not relevant to attitudes, and the cognitive component relates to the beliefs and thoughts about global warming, which could be present but are not directly demonstrated in this example.

Because of His Deep Concerns About the Effects of Global