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Mathematical Models of Attitude Change

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Which of the following is a key assumption of the Fishbein and Ajzen's Theory of Reasoned Action?

  1. Attitudes are formed through direct experience.

  2. Attitudes are influenced by subjective norms.

  3. Attitudes are influenced by behavioral intentions.

  4. Attitudes are stable over time.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Theory of Reasoned Action proposes that attitudes are influenced by subjective norms, which are the beliefs about what others think one should do.

What is the main focus of the Elaboration Likelihood Model?

  1. The role of cognitive effort in attitude change.

  2. The influence of emotions on attitude change.

  3. The impact of social norms on attitude change.

  4. The effect of message framing on attitude change.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elaboration Likelihood Model suggests that the amount of cognitive effort devoted to processing a message determines the strength of attitude change.

Which of the following is a key component of the attitude structure, according to the Tripartite Model of Attitudes?

  1. Cognitive component

  2. Affective component

  3. Behavioral component

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tripartite Model of Attitudes proposes that attitudes consist of three components: cognitive (beliefs), affective (feelings), and behavioral (intentions).

What is the central idea behind the Information Integration Theory?

  1. Attitudes are formed by combining information from various sources.

  2. Attitudes are influenced by the perceived importance of different attributes.

  3. Attitudes are shaped by social comparison processes.

  4. Attitudes are learned through classical conditioning.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Information Integration Theory posits that attitudes are formed by integrating information from different sources, weighted by their importance.

Which model proposes that attitudes are influenced by the perceived likelihood and desirability of outcomes?

  1. Expectancy-Value Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Cognitive Dissonance Theory

  4. Attitude Inoculation Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Expectancy-Value Theory suggests that attitudes are formed based on the perceived likelihood and desirability of outcomes associated with a particular behavior.

What is the key concept in the Social Identity Theory?

  1. Self-categorization

  2. Social comparison

  3. Cognitive dissonance

  4. Message framing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Social Identity Theory emphasizes the role of self-categorization in shaping attitudes, where individuals identify with social groups and adopt attitudes consistent with those groups.

Which theory proposes that people change their attitudes to reduce psychological discomfort caused by inconsistencies between their beliefs and behaviors?

  1. Cognitive Dissonance Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Elaboration Likelihood Model

  4. Attitude Inoculation Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory suggests that individuals experience psychological discomfort when their attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent, motivating them to change their attitudes to reduce this discomfort.

What is the main goal of Attitude Inoculation Theory?

  1. To strengthen existing attitudes against persuasive attacks.

  2. To change attitudes through emotional appeals.

  3. To reduce the impact of social norms on attitudes.

  4. To increase the likelihood of behavior change.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attitude Inoculation Theory aims to strengthen existing attitudes by exposing individuals to weakened versions of counterarguments, making them more resistant to persuasive attempts.

Which model suggests that attitudes are formed through classical conditioning?

  1. Social Identity Theory

  2. Elaboration Likelihood Model

  3. Classical Conditioning Model

  4. Information Integration Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Classical Conditioning Model proposes that attitudes are learned through associations between stimuli and responses, similar to classical conditioning in behaviorism.

What is the central idea behind the Theory of Planned Behavior?

  1. Attitudes directly influence behavior.

  2. Behavioral intentions are the primary determinant of behavior.

  3. Subjective norms have a stronger influence on behavior than attitudes.

  4. Behavior is influenced by both attitudes and subjective norms.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Theory of Planned Behavior posits that behavioral intentions, which are influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, are the primary determinant of behavior.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the Social Comparison Theory?

  1. Individuals compare themselves to others to evaluate their own attitudes.

  2. Attitudes are formed through direct experience.

  3. Attitudes are influenced by social norms.

  4. Attitudes are stable over time.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Social Comparison Theory suggests that individuals compare themselves to others to evaluate their own attitudes and adjust them accordingly.

What is the main focus of the Attitude Strength Model?

  1. The role of cognitive effort in attitude change.

  2. The influence of emotions on attitude change.

  3. The impact of social norms on attitude change.

  4. The strength and persistence of attitudes over time.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Attitude Strength Model examines the factors that determine the strength and persistence of attitudes over time, such as the number of attitude-relevant beliefs, the extremity of those beliefs, and the consistency among them.

Which of the following is a key component of the attitude structure, according to the Multi-Attribute Model?

  1. Cognitive component

  2. Affective component

  3. Behavioral component

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Multi-Attribute Model proposes that attitudes consist of three components: cognitive (beliefs), affective (feelings), and behavioral (intentions), similar to the Tripartite Model of Attitudes.

What is the central idea behind the Heuristic-Systematic Model?

  1. Attitudes are formed through cognitive processing.

  2. Attitudes are influenced by emotions and heuristics.

  3. Attitudes are shaped by social comparison processes.

  4. Attitudes are learned through classical conditioning.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Heuristic-Systematic Model suggests that attitudes are formed through a combination of cognitive processing and the use of heuristics, or mental shortcuts, influenced by emotions and other factors.

Which model proposes that attitudes are formed through operant conditioning?

  1. Social Identity Theory

  2. Elaboration Likelihood Model

  3. Operant Conditioning Model

  4. Information Integration Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Operant Conditioning Model proposes that attitudes are learned through operant conditioning, where positive or negative consequences reinforce or punish certain attitudes.

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