What is Attitude?

• A. A predisposition to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events
• B. A mood state
• C. A belief about moral norms
• D. A temporary mood state

Answer: (A)

Attitude is a predisposition to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events. This means it’s a relatively enduring tendency to evaluate something—often positively or negatively—and to act in ways that reflect that evaluation. Attitudes combine feelings, beliefs, and readiness to behave toward the target, so they guide responses in a consistent direction when you encounter the object or situation.

A mood state is a general emotional condition that colors overall feelings but isn’t tied to a specific target. A belief about moral norms is about what ought to be done, not necessarily about one particular object or person. A temporary mood state describes a short-lived emotional condition, which isn’t the stable predisposition that attitudes represent.