The emotions we feel with regard to our attitude are the

• A. Affective Component of Attitude
• B. Cognitive Component of Attitude
• C. Behavioral Component
• D. Attribution Theory

Answer: (A)

Emotional reactions to an object or issue are the affective component of attitude. This part captures how we feel—our likes, dislikes, and other emotions—toward what we’re evaluating. It explains why someone might feel warm and fond toward a policy or person even if their beliefs about it are complex or uncertain. In the common three-component view of attitudes, the affective component is the emotional response, the cognitive component consists of beliefs and thoughts about the object, and the behavioral component involves the actions we’re inclined to take because of our attitude. Attribution Theory, by contrast, deals with how we explain causes of behavior, not with the emotional aspect of attitudes. So the emotions tied to our attitude are the affective component.