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AP Psychology
Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.2
Unit 9 – Social Psychology
9.2 Attitude Formation and Attitude Change
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How does fear play a role in persuading people to change their attitudes?
Fear can motivate individuals to alter their behavior or beliefs in order to avoid negative outcomes.
Fear strengthens existing attitudes, making them more resistant to change.
Fear triggers defensiveness, leading people to cling harder to their current beliefs.
Fear reduces an individual's ability to think rationally about different perspectives.
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AP Psychology - 9.2 Attitude Formation and Attitude Change
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