5.3.4. Attitude Formation and Change

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three main sources of attitude formation?

   Hint

   Think about personal experiences and the influence of your environment.

2. 2.

   Define cognitive dissonance in your own words.

   Hint

   Consider what happens when your action contradicts your beliefs.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a source of attitude formation?

   • Direct experience
   • Social learning
   • Cognitive bias

   Hint

   Remember the key sources discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cognitive dissonance can lead to attitude change.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how you feel when your actions conflict with your beliefs.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are a manager facing low morale in your team. Using the concepts of attitude formation and change, outline a strategy to improve team attitudes.

   Hint

   Consider the sources of attitudes and how you can leverage them to create a change.

6. 6.

   Create a hypothetical scenario where cognitive dissonance might arise in an employee's role and how it could lead to a positive outcome.

   Hint

   Reflect on how conflict can inspire beneficial changes.