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Attitudes

The triadic model of attitudes

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Overview

The cognitive, affective and behavioural components with examples of positive and negative attitudes, why belief does not always lead to behaviour, and using the triadic model to change a pupil's attitude.

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What are the cognitive and affective components of an attitude? Use a swimmer as an example.

Key term

What is the triadic model of attitudes?

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What is the cognitive component of an attitude?

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  1. 1

    What is the triadic model of attitudes?

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    The triadic model states that an attitude has three components. The components are cognitive, affective and behavioural.

  2. 2

    What is the cognitive component of an attitude?

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    The cognitive component is a person's beliefs and knowledge about the attitude object. A swimmer may believe that training improves fitness.

  3. 3

    What is the affective component of an attitude?

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    The affective component is a person's feelings and emotions towards the attitude object. The swimmer may enjoy the feeling of training.

  4. 4

    What is the behavioural component of an attitude?

    Model answer

    The behavioural component is how a person acts towards the attitude object. The swimmer attends training regularly.

  5. 5

    Give an example of all three components of a positive attitude to fitness training.

    Model answer

    A runner believes training improves performance, enjoys the sessions and trains four times a week. All three components are positive.

  6. 6

    Give an example of all three components of a negative attitude to swimming.

    Model answer

    A pupil believes swimming is pointless, dislikes the cold water and avoids lessons. All three components are negative.

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