B) cognitive component
Which of the following is an example of the affective
component of an attitude? A) believing that one achieved all objectives of a project
B) relying on the information of a company's annual report C) perceiving whistle-blowing as the right thing to do
D) feeling hurt at being unfairly accused of a wrongdoing
E) deciding to fire an employee because of underperformance D) feeling hurt at being unfairly accused of a wrongdoing
Johanna Rouse feels disheartened because she was not selected for the campaign exchange program in Amsterdam. Which component of an attitude does Rouse's feeling represent?
A) cognitive
B) affective C) reflective
D) behavioral
E) reactive B) affective
Janice Hartley works as a writer at a fashion magazine in New York. She was recently asked by her editor to write an article on "10 must-haves for the autumn season." Her editor has now sent back the article saying it is not interesting enough to hold the attention of the reader. Janice is upset and disappointed about the feedback. Which component of an attitude is
represented in this scenario?
A) positive component B) cognitive component
C) affective component D) behavioral component
E) evaluative component
C) affective component
Kimberley Mayfield recently evaluated her subordinate's progress report. She now plans to inform her about the
objectives she did not achieve and how she can perform better. By doing this, Mayfield will be demonstrating the ________ component of an attitude.
A) cognitive B) affective
C) reflective
D) behavioral E) reactive
D) behavioral
