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One of the central areas of study and research within social psychology is attitudes. There are three key areas of research: (1) how attitudes are formed, (2) the functions they serve, and (3) the nature of the attitude–behavior relationship. Early theorists speculated that attitude formation comes from an ego-defensive nature. More current research focuses on precise functions of specific attitudes. Ultimately, one goal of increased understanding of attitude formation is to be able to link attitudes to actual behavior, although this area of study has yielded conflicting results.
For this Assignment, consider the impacts of cognition, affect, and behavior on attitude formation and think about the functions of attitudes.
The Assignment (4–5 pages)
- Explain at least two ways cognition, affect, and behavior impact attitude formation. Explain at least three functions attitudes serve. Support your response using both formal theoretical and empirical literature addressing attitude function.
- Explain the extent to which you believe attitudes can have an impact on behavior.
- Be specific and use the Learning Resources and the current literature to support your response
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Attitude Formation Outline
Introduction
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Introduces attitude formation topic
Impact of Affect, Behavior and Cognition on Attitude Formation
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Outlines two impacts of affect, behavior and cognition on attitude formation
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Explains how they impact attitude
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Provides examples of how the impacts may affect attitude
Functions of Attitude
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Lists three functions of attitude
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Explains the functions
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Provides examples of how the functions of attitude apply
How Attitudes Impact Behavior
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Explores whether attitudes behavior
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Provides justification on the impact of attitudes on behavior
Conclusion
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Restates key points from the text
Running Head: ATTITUDE FORMATION
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Attitude Formation
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ATTITUDE FORMATION
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Introduction
Attitude is the set of behaviors, emotions, and beliefs that an individual has towards a
certain person, event, object or thing. Attitudes are developed over time through experiences or
upbringing and may influence an individual's behavior. As such, the formation of attitudes has a
primary focus in psychology as psychologists try to understand how they are formed and what
factors might influence them. This text will explore and discuss attitude formation in people,
functions of attitude and the impact of attitudes on behavior.
Impact of affect, behavior, and cognition on attitude formation
There are three foundations of attitude which include affect/emotion, behavior and
cognition. These three foundations play a critical role in the formation of attitude and perception
of things in either a positive or negative manner.
Actions
Attitudes can be formed based on our actions. This happens when an individual is
involved in something bef...
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