Attitude Structure

Attitude structure refers to the way our feelings, beliefs, and behaviors related to a particular topic are organized internally. It typically consists of three components: the cognitive part (our beliefs and thoughts about the topic), the affective part (our feelings and emotions associated with it), and the behavioral part (our actions or tendencies to behave in certain ways). These components are interconnected, shaping how we perceive and respond to situations or objects. Understanding attitude structure helps explain why we feel and act a certain way toward something, and how changing one component can influence the overall attitude.