PROMPT: Well-Known Examples of Attitude-Behavior Inconsistency
1. You will select ONE of two topics below to discuss/summarize. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Failure to do so will result in a grade of “0”.
2. SUMMARIZE THE TOPIC WITH 10 OR MORE COMPLETE SENTENCES AND POST YOUR THOUGHTS, no choppy/incomplete statements allowed. Failure to follow directions will result in forfeiture of points (worth 30 points).
3. Copy and paste each question and post with its answer (worth 30 point). Do Not Write Paragraph form, you will forfeit points.
4. YOU WILL FORFEIT ALL POINTS IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
SUMMARIZE THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AND POST YOUR THOUGHTS. Must post 10 are more complete sentences, no choppy/incomplete statements allowed. You may read Bible verses referenced below to include information for the summary. Failure to do so will result in a score of “0”. (worth 30 points)
How Well Do Our Attitudes Predict Our Behavior: *Well-Known Examples of Attitude-Behavior Inconsistency
Understanding the attitude-behavior relationship is to provide well-known examples of attitude-behavior inconsistencies, which have very obvious and negative repercussions. One example is the infamous Biblical story of Peter’s denial of knowing Jesus. In Matthew 26:31–35 we read an account of Peter’s attitude toward Jesus. At the end of this passage Peter says, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” (New King James Version). Later in the chapter, however, Peter denies knowing Jesus three times—twice to young servant girls. This can be found in Matthew 26:69–75. Additionally, this story introduces controlling features of the attitude-behavior relationship such as…CONSIDER: 1) the role of external influences of attitude; 2) the role of external influences on behavior; and 3) the importance of attitude awareness (Snyder & Swann, 1976). For example, in most translations, verse 75 uses the word “remembered,” clearly suggesting Peter was not aware of his attitude when he was acting until he heard the rooster crow. Other instructive questions for this example include: Answer the following questions and post your thoughts.
What external forces may have been influencing the attitude that Peter expressed?
What external forces may have been influencing Peter’s behavior?
Does this example give you a new appreciation for studying what is known about the attitude-behavior relationship?
Have you experienced anything similar to the above when the role of external influences of attitude contributed to you making a personal commitment to someone or something, only to find the situation fogged you memory and you reneged on you promise?
How did you feel once you realized the role of external influences on behavior that contributed to your going back on your word?
How can one be more cognizant of expressed attitude and behavior reactions?
Each student must reply to at least two (2) classmates’ post using a minimum of five (5) complete sentences…worth 5 points each.
