What did the study conducted by Richard LaPiere reveal about the relationship between attitudes and behavior? |
Attitudes always predict behavior accurately. Attitudes may not always predict actual pattern of one’s behaviour Behavior can influence attitude Attitude can influence behaviour |
Attitudes may not always predict actual pattern of one’s behaviour |
An example illustrating the inconsistency between attitudes and behavior is Richard LaPiere's study on prejudice against the Chinese in the United States. Despite hotels exhibiting positive behavior by accommodating a Chinese couple during their travels, subsequent surveys revealed a negative attitude towards accommodating Chinese guests. This discrepancy demonstrates that attitudes may not always accurately predict behavior. |