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The role of evaluative conditioning in attitude formation

Walther, Eva; Weil, Rebecca; Düsing, Jessica

Authors

Eva Walther

Rebecca Weil

Jessica Düsing



Abstract

In this article, we address how attitudes are acquired. We present evaluative conditioning (EC) as an explanation for attitude formation and attitude change. EC refers to changes in liking due to pairings of affectively meaningful and neutral stimuli. We discuss four different theoretical accounts of EC and outline current issues and avenues for future research. © The Author(s) 2011.

Citation

Walther, E., Weil, R., & Düsing, J. (2011). The role of evaluative conditioning in attitude formation. Current directions in psychological science : a journal of the American Psychological Society, 20(3), 192-196. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721411408771

Journal Article Type Article
Online Publication Date May 24, 2011
Publication Date 2011-06
Deposit Date Jan 22, 2020
Journal Current Directions in Psychological Science
Print ISSN 0963-7214
Publisher Association for Psychological Science
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 20
Issue 3
Pages 192-196
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721411408771
Keywords Evaluative conditioning; Attitudes; Awareness
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3378495
Publisher URL https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0963721411408771