Which of the following describe purposes of attitudes?

Question

A.
Serve as defence mechanisms to protect a person’s self-esteem.

B.
Provide a mechanism for selecting facts.

C.
Provide a framework for organising new information.

D.
Provide social identity.

E.
All of the above.

Answer 1

E. All of the above.

All the options listed describe purposes of attitudes. They can serve as defense mechanisms, help select facts, organize new information, and contribute to social identity.