The component of an attitude that reflects the beliefs or ideas one has about an object or situation is known as the __________ component.
A) Affective
B) Cognitive
C) Behavioral
D) Intentional
E) Actionable

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The cognitive component of an attitude refers to the beliefs and thoughts one has about an object or situation. The affective component refers to the emotional response one has to the object or situation, the behavioral component refers to the actions one takes toward the object or situation, the intentional component refers to the motivation or intention to act toward the object or situation, and the actionable component is not a recognized component of attitudes.

The Component of an Attitude That Reflects the Beliefs or Ideas