Which of the following statements represents the cognitive component of attitude


  • Q1:

    Any incompatibility between two or more attitudes or between behavior and attitudes results in ________. A) organizational dissonance B) cognitive dissonance C) attitudinal clarification D) affective reactance E) positivity offset

  • Q2:

    ________ refers to evaluative statements or judgments concerning objects, people, or events. A) Performance B) Behavior C) Attitude D) Appearance E) Demeanor

  • Q3:

    The theory of cognitive dissonance was proposed by ________. A) Geert Hofstede B) Abraham Maslow C) Ivan Petrovich Pavlov D) Leon Festinger E) Daryl Bem

  • Q4:

    Joseph Pierce is the managing director of Drake Coal Power Plant in North Yorkshire. He knows that coal is a major contributor to climate change and has made his research team study impacts of coal on the environment. After knowing the facts, he faces a high degree of dissonance between his values and behavior. Which of the following is he most likely to do to reduce the dissonance between his belief and behavior? A) get government sanction to build and develop more power plants across the country B) reassure the public that there is no correlation between environment and coal production C) hire more employees to fill positions in new power plant stations D) increase revenue by building power plants in developing and under-developed countries E) provide locals benefits to substantiate for the effects of coal power stations

  • Q6:

    Janice Hartley works as a writer at a fashion magazine in New York. She was recently asked by her editor to write an article on "10 must-haves for the autumn season." Her editor has now sent back the article saying it is not interesting enough to hold the attention of the reader. Janice is upset and disappointed about the feedback. Which component of an attitude is represented in this scenario? A) cognitive component B) behavioral component C) affective component D) evaluative component E) positive component

  • Q7:

    The statement, "A person who eats meat and then fights for animal rights demonstrates double standards" is an evaluative statement. Such an opinion constitutes the ________ component of an attitude. A) behavioral B) affective C) cognitive D) reflective E) reactive

  • Q8:

    Which of the following statements is an example of the behavioral component of an attitude? A) The position of a climate campaigner will allow me to explore my skills as a campaigner. B) I have decided to apply for the position of a campaigner in the climate department. C) The position of a climate campaigner is challenging and interesting. D) I think the position of a climate campaigner involves extensive travel. E) I am thrilled to know that the human resource department is looking for a climate campaigner.

  • Q9:

    Johanna Rouse feels disheartened because she was not selected for the campaign exchange program in Amsterdam. Which component of an attitude does Rouse's feeling represent? A) behavioral B) affective C) cognitive D) reflective E) reactive

  • Q10:

    Julie recently joined a youth center as a counselor that provides support services for teenage mothers. An important part of her job involves referring pregnant teenagers to abortion clinics, should they decide to avail of such services. This aspect of her work, however, conflicts with her religious beliefs. Her manager, Kyle, is aware of this and expects her to submit her resignation at any time, but Julie continues to carry out her duties in a sincere manner and shows no signs of quitting her job. Which of the following best explains this situation? A) Julie has accepted that people have the freedom of choice. B) Julie does not realize the importance of her work to society. C) Julie refuses to acknowledge the hard truths of life. D) Julie allows her professional life to be dictated by her religious ideals. E) Julie is unable to empathize with the teenagers who visit the youth center.

  • Q11:

    Leon Festinger argued that ________ follow(s) ________. A) behavior; attitudes B) thought processes; moods C) conduct; feelings D) emotions; attitude E) attitudes; behavior

What is the cognitive component of attitude?

Cognitive component of attitude refers to the thought, perception or ideas of the person toward the object of the attitude. Affective component is about emotional reaction or feeling of the person toward the object of the attitude such as like or dislike.

Which of the following component of attitude represents?

Attitudes are thought to have three components: an affective component (feelings), a behavioral component (the effect of the attitude on behavior), and a cognitive component (belief and knowledge).

Which of the following statements is an example of the behavioral component of an attitude?

The correct answer is Option A) I have decided to apply for the position of a campaigner in the climate department. Attitude is the feeling or belief of a particular individual, which later on converts into behavior.