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What is an attitude?  This is an important concept in psychology.   Below is one definition of attitude:

An attitude is an opinion that one has about someone or something.  It can reflect a favorable, unfavorable, or neutral judgment.

   
We may have attitudes about many things.  For example, we have attitudes about people, political issues, pets, music, art, movies, books, and education.  
      Attitudes may reflect both beliefs and feelings.  For example, a positive attitude concerning a psychology course may include the belief that the course involves learning about something that is important to your life and the feeling that you like the course.