CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When cognitive and affective factors are consistent in attitude, similar behavior may follow if
A
if the person has perceived control of the situation
B
friends and family will approve of the behavior
C
the person has already had direct experience with the object
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cognitive component is the thoughts that lead to an attitude. The affective component is the feelings or emotions that are associated with an attitude. And finally, the behavioral component is the behaviors that one engages in as a result of having an attitude.

Detailed explanation-2: -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). Attitude is our evaluation of a person, an idea, or an object.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attitude and behaviour are consistent when • the attitude is strong and occupies a central place in the attitude system • the person is aware of her/his attitude • there is very little or no external pressure for the person to behave in a particular way.

Detailed explanation-4: -Attitude-behavior consistency exists when there is a strong relation between opinions and actions. For example, a person with a positive attitude toward protecting the environment who recycles paper and bottles shows high attitude-behavior consistency.

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