User:Amonroyr/Attitude (psychology)

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 * emotion and attitude change section
 * By activating an affective or emotion node, attitude change may be possible, though affective and cognitive components tend to be intertwined. One may be able to change their attitudes with attitude correctness, which varies with the level of confidence they have in their attitude validity and accuracy. In general, the higher the confidence level, the more the person believes others around them should share the same attitude. As we learn other people share those attitudes and how socially acceptable, they are, the importance of attitude correctness becomes even more apparent. In primarily affective networks, it is more difficult to produce cognitive counterarguments in the resistance to persuasion and attitude change. The idea of attitude clarity refers to a feeling of security or uncertainty about a particular attitude, a feeling strengthened by the act of reporting one's particular attitude towards an issue or thing, which will make that attitude more crystallized.
 * Emotional appeals are commonly found in advertising, health campaigns, and political messages. Repeated exposure to an ad may also influence other non-evaluative dimensions of attitudes. Particularly, it may increase attitude confidence. One reason for increased confidence might be that repeated exposure allows in.

MODE model section

 * The MODE (motivation and opportunity as determinants of the attitude-behavior relation) model, developed by Fazio, is the theory of attitude evaluation. When both are present, behavior will be deliberate. When one is absent, impact on behavior will be spontaneous. A person's attitude can be measured explicitly and implicitly. The model suggests whether attitude activation occurs and, therefore, whether selective perception occurs depends on attitude accessibility. More accessible attitudes are more likely to be activated in a behavioral situation and, therefore, are more likely to influence perceptions and behavior.

Function section
- People need to maintain an organized, meaningful, and stable view of the world. That being said, important values and general principles can provide a framework for knowledge. Attitudes achieve this goal by making things fit together and make sense. Examples are:

Several studies have shown that knowledge increases are associated with heightened attitudes that influence behavior '''. The framework for knowledge is based on significant values and general principles. Attitudes achieve this goal by making things fit together and make sense. As a result, people can maintain a sense of stability and meaning within their worldview. For example:'''


 * 1) I believe that I am a good person.
 * 2) I believe that good things happen to good people.
 * 3) Something bad happens to Bob.
 * So, I believe Bob must not be a good person.

'''- When a person is relying on a single dimension of knowledge and that dimension isn't directly related to their behavior goal, that person might conclude that the attitude is wrong. '''

value expressive sub-section:
The value-expressive function serves to express one's central values and self-concept. Central values tend to establish identity and gain a person social approval, thereby showing a person who they are, and what they stand for. An example would concern attitudes toward a controversial political issue.

'''Identity and social approval are established by central values that reveal who we are and what we stand for. Individuals define and interpret situations based on their central values. An example would be attitudes toward a controversial political issue.'''

response to peer review
- Isah1998 and Ccurry24 are right that my references should only be cited once. They are from the same source. Therefore, I have made that change. As for Ccurry24 comment on the link not working, I have checked, and it does work. Furthermore, I concur with all three of my peer reviews that to make this article stronger, I need to include more sources and overall make more edits in this article, and I have added more references to further support certain sections of the article. With regard to sources, I have found more to include to lend credibility to this article and will continue to do so as my research continues. In general, I appreciate all constructive criticism that helps me improve my article and guides me as to what I need to research to advance.