knowledge function of an attitude

the role an attitude can play in helping to interpret ambiguous information or to organize information. For example, a positive attitude toward a friend may assist in attributing that person’s negative behavior to situational factors rather than to personal characteristics. See also functional approach to attitudes.

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November 25th 2024

gynecology

n. the branch of medicine concerned with diseases and disorders of the reproductive organs of women. —gynecological adj. —gynecologist n.