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title: "Behavioural Component of Attitude: ABC Model"
description: "The behavioural component of attitude is the action tendency in the ABC model—how predispositions translate into conduct. Key for UPSC GS-4 ethics answers."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The behavioural component of attitude is the predisposition to act toward an attitude object in a particular way, expressed through observable intentions and conduct.
- How does the behavioural component differ from actual behaviour?
- What is the attitude-behaviour gap and why does it matter for ethics?
- How is the behavioural component relevant to UPSC GS-4 answers?
- Can the behavioural component be deliberately changed?

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The behavioural component of attitude is the predisposition to act toward an attitude object in a particular way, expressed through observable intentions and conduct.

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