Cognitive, affective and behavioural components
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The parts of an attitude made up of what the performer believes or knows, the emotion attached to the object, and the action or intention.
The triadic model separates cognitive (beliefs), affective (feelings) and behavioural (actions) components.
Topics that use Cognitive, affective and behavioural components
- Attitudes (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Cognitive dissonance
- Direct experience and social learning
- Persuasive communication
- Support
- Triadic model
- Affective component
- Attitudes as learned evaluations
- Attitudes towards sport and exercise participation
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