For Steps 1 through 3, please reference the study materials (especially the reading ïcial Cognition and Attitudes`and external sources if necessary.

1. Define an attitude and give examples of different kinds of attitudes.
2. Share your opinion on the function of attitudes (i.e., what purpose they serve).
3. Distinguish between explicit and implicit attitudes and how they are measured by researchers.
4. Take an IAT at Project Implicit, and then answer the following questions:
   1. Describe the IAT you took (e.g., what was it described as, what words or categories did it have, what was your overall impression of the experience as a participant).
   2. To what extent did you feel that the IAT you took was an accurate measure of this implicit attitude and why?
   3. Do you think the IAT is an important tool for social psychologists? Why or why not? (Taking this test does not require you to disclose your results; you are only expected to write about the test and your experience. An alternative step to complete this assignment is listed below if you do not wish to participate in the test.)

Alternative Step 4: If you are uncomfortable taking the IAT, complete the following:

1. Pick an attitude you want to assess. Create your own attitude measure (e.g., what would the instructions be, what exact words would your measure have, what would the answer choices be, how many items would the measure have, how would you score it).
2. To what extent do you feel that the attitude measure you created would be an accurate measure and why? Consider the role of social desirability, recall bias, and testing environments in your response.
3. Discuss the importance of implicit and explicit attitude measures for social psychologists.

IAT Link: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/
“Social Cognition & Attitudes” Link:  https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.co…