Attitudes And Behavior Flashcards
(8 cards)
Link between attitudes and behavior
Behaviors can change attitude other way around is hard
From action to attitude
Behavior attitude association: movements reflect attitude
Self perception theory
Foot in the door
Cognitive dissonance theory
Inconsistency between beliefs and behavior creates discomfort we adjust belief
Justifying inconsistencies
External justification
Internal justification
Insufficient justification effect
Effortful justification
Post decision dissonance
Alternatives to attitude change
Minimize inconsistency
Minimize perceived choice
Reattruvute arousal (blame discomfort)
Reaffirm self-worth
Change future behavior
Superficial info processing
Primed attitudes
Systematic info processing
Intentions
When do attitudes predict behavior
- attitude accessibility
- self-monitoring
- attitude-behavior correspondence
- explicit attitudes
- implicit attitudes