Influence of Attitudes on Behavior

Medium Unit 9: Social Psychology Attitudes And Actions

Social psychologists have long studied the relationship between attitudes and behavior. One key principle is that attitudes can strongly influence behavior, but the strength of this influence can vary depending on various factors. For example, an individual's attitude towards recycling might be positive, but if they don't have access to recycling bins, their behavior might not reflect that attitude. This scenario highlights the interaction between a person's beliefs about recycling and the situational constraints that might affect their actions.

Considering this context, which of the following statements best describes the principle that attitudes can influence behavior?

Attitudes always lead to corresponding actions regardless of external factors.

Behavior is influenced by attitudes primarily when individuals are in a supportive environment.

Attitudes are more likely to predict behavior in situations where there are conflicting beliefs.

The certainty of an attitude will determine its influence on situational behavior.

Personal attitudes and societal norms do not interact in influencing behavior.

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