In the textbook, Public Opinion, it explains that before discussing a topic, people will have to understand the meanings of beliefs, values, attitudes, and opinions.
According to the text, beliefs "are the cognitive components that make up our understanding of the way things are". Values "are ideas" which is what things should be. Attitudes reflects a person's like and dislikes. Last, opinions is when someone expresses thier attitude through behavior or verbally. The authors summerize that the "attitudes are built upon beliefs and values and are finally expressed as opinions.
Give an example of an object that expresses beliefs, values, attitudes and opinions. (Please avoid the example from text).
An example from text, beliefs-people are basically good. Values-we should respect diverse viewpoints. Attitudes-I respect most people. Opinions-I support equal rights for women.
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I chose religion for my example of beliefs, values, attitude, and opinion.
ReplyDeleteBelief: All people can be saved through Jesus Christ
Value: There should be a world of Christianity
Attitude: I receive a positive spiritual uplifting from going to church on Sunday
Opinion: I favor the Lutheran denomination of the Christian religion
I chose education for my example:
ReplyDeleteBelief: Everyone should have the right to a formal education.
Value: The importance of education is our future.
Attitude: I gain positive reinforcements from obtaining an education.
Opinion: Education is vital for success in our culture.
Belief: Every person in the United States should have a right to decide whether or he or she wants to bear arms.
ReplyDeleteValue: The right for each person to protect themselves from danger.
Attitude: Owning a weapon has already protected many different people from robbers and rapists.
Opinion: Each person should be able to determine whether or not he or she wants to bear arms to protect themselves from possible attackers.
I chose the topic of drunk driving for my example.
ReplyDeleteBelief: Drunk driving kills innocent people and ruins lives.
Values: Everyone should make sure they have a designated driver or are able to drive themselves home safely after drinking.
Attitude: I feel much safer taking a taxi home, versus driving myself home or getting in a car with a person who has been drinking.
Opinion: There should be much harsher penalties for those individuals caught driving under the influence of alcohol in order to deter unnecessary deaths and car accidents.
I chose the topic of same-sex marriage.
ReplyDeleteBelief: Same-sex couples should be granted the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Values: Love is love, and doesn't matter if it is the same-sex.
Attitude: Americans should be more worried about the things that affect them directly than same-sex marriage.
Opinion: People should be able to marry whoever they choose, regardless of other people's beliefs
I chose the topic of voting for my example.
ReplyDeleteBelief: People are capable of making their own decisions.
Value: People should be able to choose whether they vote or not.
Attitude: I respect people regardless if they choose to vote or not.
Opinion: I would not support mandatory voting in our country.
I'm going to use exercise for my example.
ReplyDeleteBelief: Exercising is one of the best ways to improve your health
Value: Exercise lowers the risk of numerous diseases, gives you more energy, and is great for your heart
Attitude: Exercise seems to make everyone look and feel better about themselves
Opinion: I believe everyone should try to exercise as often as they can!
I chose voting for my example of beliefs, values, attitude, and opinion.
ReplyDeleteBelief: All people can make a difference by voting.
Value: There should be elections for determining a President.
Attitude: I get a feeling of contribution by having my voice heard through my vote.
Opinion: Each person should be able to vote for the person they feel is most qualified.
I chose drug use as my example.
ReplyDeleteBelief: Drugs can become an addiction and sometimes kill the people using them or inocent bystandards.
Value: Nobody should try drugs that can be addicting because it can ruin their life.
Attitude: I don't want to try drugs because I know what the consequences are legally, emotionally, and phsically.
Opinion: There is no excuse to use drugs for entertainment or to take a break from reality. They are addicting and ruin lives like nothing else does.