Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The behavioral component of an attitude relates to how it influences our actions or behaviors towards a person, object, or idea. It reflects what we do in response to our attitudes.
Self-efficacy refers to our belief in our own ability to accomplish tasks and reach goals. It plays a role in how our attitudes translate into behavior.