Write a 3–4-page assessment in which you examine the relationship between behavior and attitude and apply one theory to support your position.
Attitudes help guide behavior, although sometimes people act in ways that contradict their attitudes (Baumeister & Bushman, 2014). Some have said that attitudes are directly related to behavior; others say there is no strong relationship between attitude and behavior. Examining theories of how people develop attitudes and perceptions can lead to heightened self-awareness.
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Assessment Instructions
To prepare for this assessment, search the Capella library for scholarly research articles on attitude and behavior. Use the articles you locate to support your work.
In your assessment, address the following:
Your submitted assessment should be 3–4 pages in length excluding title page and reference page. Be sure you support your statements and analyses with references to at least three scholarly research articles and follow APA guidelines for format and style.
Additional Requirements
Attitudes in Social Context Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Explain what is meant by the term “attitude” from a social psychology perspective.Does not explain what is meant by the term “attitude” from a social psychology perspective. Explains what is meant by the term “attitude” but not from a social psychology perspective. Explains what is meant by the term “attitude” from a social psychology perspective. Analyzes the term “attitude” from a social psychology perspective. Apply theory to explain how people develop attitudes.Does not apply theory to explain how people develop attitudes. Applies theory to explain how people develop attitudes, but the theory is not appropriate to social psychology, or the explanation omits key elements. Applies theory to explain how people develop attitudes. Applies theory to explain how people develop attitudes and uses examples from real life to support explanation. Analyze the relationship between attitude and behavior.Does not describe the relationship between attitude and behavior. Describes the relationship between attitude and behavior. Analyzes the relationship between attitude and behavior. Analyzes the relationship between attitude and behavior; supports analysis with real life examples. Apply theory and research to examine how behavior and attitude are influenced by the social context.Does not apply theory and research to describe how behavior and attitude are influenced by the social context. Applies theory and research to describe how behavior and attitude are influenced by the social context. Applies theory and research to examine how behavior and attitude are influenced by the social context. Applies theory and research to determine how behavior and attitude are influenced by the social context. Use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology.Does not use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology. Uses research resources that are not valid, scholarly, or relevant to the field social psychology such as Wikipedia or About.com. Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field social psychology and establishes the credibility of the research. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style. Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors. Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors. Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.
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