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penguins

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When you are forming an attitude about an idea, object, or person you are more likely to focus on the negative information over the positive information. This is termed __________.
 
  a. attitude ambivalence
  b. mere exposure
  c. negativity bias
  d. the pessimism effect

Question 2

Lisa has a positive attitude toward working out at the gym. She believes that spending time at the gym benefits her health. This represents which component of her attitude?
 
  a. Behavior
  b. Affect
  c. Cognition
  d. Both behavior and cognition



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

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Answer: C





 

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