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Need help with two of the theories about how attitudes are formed and compare and contrast the two theories. Outline the components of each theory and discuss how they differ; provide examples of each theory and what you believe to the positive and negative aspects of each.

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This solution analyzes learning theory and dissonance theory.

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Researchers have proposed theories to explain how attitudes are formed, such as learning theory and dissonance theory.

Learning Theory:
Attitudes can be formed (and changed) by using learning principles, such as observational learning (observing others), classical conditioning, or operant conditioning (Pavlov's dog).

Children for attitudes by observing their ...

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