Consider the way that most children feel about eating spinach. Unless the child is very unusual, you will probably not get a favorable reaction when you put a plate of spinach in front of that youngster. Discuss the child's responses from all three of the components of attitudes. Do you think a child's attitude would change if (s)he were served spinach immediately following a viewing of the movie Popeye, the famous "Spinach Eating" cartoon sailor?

The three components of attitudes are cognitive, affective, and behavioral.

Cognitive component: Most children may have a negative cognitive attitude towards eating spinach, believing it to be gross or unappealing. They may think of it as something they don't like or want to eat.

Affective component: Emotionally, children may have a strong negative affective response to eating spinach. They may feel repulsed or disgusted by the idea of eating it.

Behavioral component: Behaviorally, children may refuse to eat spinach or express their dislike for it through actions such as pushing the plate away or making faces.

If a child were to watch the movie Popeye, where the famous cartoon sailor gains super strength from eating spinach, it is possible that their attitude towards spinach could change. The cognitive component may shift as they now associate spinach with strength and power. The affective component may also change as they may feel more positive or curious about spinach. Finally, the behavioral component may also shift as they may be more willing to try eating spinach or express a willingness to eat it.

In conclusion, it is likely that a child's attitude towards eating spinach could change if they were served spinach immediately following a viewing of the movie Popeye. The positive portrayal of spinach in the movie may influence their cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses towards the vegetable.