The four significant features of attitudes, in the order in which they are usually listed, are: Valence (positivity or negativity), Extremeness, ________, and Centrality. Which of the following fills the blank?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Simplicity or Complexity (multiplexity)
Option (1) Consistency of components — Incorrect. Consistency is the idea that the A, B and C components usually move in the same direction. It describes how the three components relate, so it is not one of the four features.
Option (2) Evaluative feature — Incorrect. The evaluative feature is the positive, negative or neutral quality found in every attitude. It forms part of the definition of an attitude.
Option (3) Simplicity or Complexity (multiplexity) — Correct. The third feature is Simplicity or Complexity (multiplexity). It tells how many attitudes there are within a broader attitude: one or a few makes it simple, many make it complex.
Option (4) Behavioural (conative) aspect — Incorrect. The behavioural or conative aspect is the tendency to act. It is one of the three A-B-C components, which the book keeps apart from the four features.
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