Attitudes and Actions

Finally, it has been shown that our attitudes lie still if we follow habits or social pressures. In another study, Russell Fazio (1990) noted that attitudes that do come more quickly to mind are also the ones most likely to guide our behavior. Overall, internal attitudes and external influences have an affect on our behavior. Outside influences are having a small effect on his or her personal attitudes and actions. It has also been demonstrated that people often have attitudes about something, but acted the opposite way, as with Jesse Jackson and Rosie O’Donnell whose actions contradict their messages. Worth Publishers, New York, New York. Similarly, Rosie O’Donnell attacks gun sales in America, yet she promotes shopping at K-Mart, one of the top gun selling stores. In other words, we are the most true to ourselves when we are consciously aware of what we truly believe. Jesse Jackson offers a prime example; while he preaches family values, he had an affair and a baby with a woman other than his wife. His attitude might be cherishing family values, but his behavior illustrates the contrary. nge someone’s behavior, studies have shown otherwise (2001).