Year 11 Psychology ATAR Task 5 Part B Scenario Test

Attitude

A long‑standing evaluation of people, objects, issues, or yourself.

Tripartite model components

Affective (feelings), Behavioural (actions), Cognitive (beliefs).

Affective component

Look for emotions or feelings expressed.

Behavioural component

Look for actions or behaviours influenced by the attitude.

Cognitive component

Look for beliefs, thoughts, or assumptions.

Implicit attitude

An automatic, unconscious attitude that influences behaviour.

Explicit attitude

A conscious attitude that can be stated clearly.

Spotting implicit attitudes

Behaviour contradicts what the person says they believe.

Spotting explicit attitudes

The person openly states their attitude.

Stereotype

A generalised belief about a group.

Prejudice

A negative feeling toward a group.

Discrimination

Unfair behaviour toward a group.

Identifying stereotypes

Look for generalised statements about groups.

Identifying prejudice

Look for negative emotions toward a group.

Identifying discrimination

Look for actions that treat groups differently.

Cognitive dissonance

Psychological tension from holding conflicting beliefs or behaviours.

Responses to cognitive dissonance

Change beliefs, change behaviour, change perception of the action.

Identifying dissonance

Look for conflict between values and behaviour.

Rationalisation

Justifying behaviour to reduce dissonance.

Identifying ethical issues

Look for pressure, lack of information, or exposed identities.