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Forming and Changing Attitudes

Question 3 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

According to self-perception theory, which of the following is the best indicator of a person’s reported attitude?

Answer
A
behavior
B
intentions
C
dissonance
D
persuasion

Explanation

Self-perception theory says people infer their attitudes by observing their own behavior, especially when their feelings are unclear. Therefore, behavior is the best indicator of a person’s reported attitude; intentions, dissonance, and persuasion are not the central basis for this inference.

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