The __________ component of an attitude is a specific feeling regarding the personal impact of the antecedents, while the __________ component is an intention to behave in a certain way based on your specific feelings or attitudes.
A) emotional; intended
B) acknowledged; affective
C) cognitive; behavioral
D) affective; behavioral
E) cognitive; affective

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The affective component of an attitude refers to the emotional feelings one has towards the object or situation, while the behavioral component refers to the intention to act or behave in a certain way based on those feelings. Therefore, choice D (affective; behavioral) best describes the two components described in the question.

The __________ Component of an Attitude Is a Specific Feeling