Asked by Anthony Ornelas on May 24, 2024

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Zelda says that she likes dogs and is not afraid of them. However, she gets visibly tense whenever a dog approaches and refuses to visit any of her dog-owning friends at their homes. It appears that even though she says she likes dogs, Zelda has a negative ____ attitude toward them.

A) deliberate
B) automatic
C) conditioned
D) unconditioned

Negative Attitude

A negative attitude is a predisposition or a tendency to respond unfavorably or with dislike towards a particular idea, person, thing, or situation.

Automatic

Tasks or processes that occur without the need for conscious thought, often as a result of learning or repetition.

  • Pinpoint the characteristics of automatic and deliberate attitudes.
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federico toschiMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Zelda's reaction is automatic because it occurs without conscious thought, as indicated by her physical response and behavior around dogs, which contradicts her stated feelings.