The same is true for stars; by observing. the color of stars, we can determine which stars are hot and which stars are cool. If we know the temperature of a star, and how far away it is (see the âMeasuring. Distances Using Parallaxâ lab), we can determine how big a star is.
Attitudes can positively or negatively affect a person's behavior. A person may not always be aware of his or her attitude or the effect it is having on behavior. A person who has positive attitudes towards work and co-workers (such as contentment, friendliness, etc.) can positively influence those around them.
Current research indicates that we are more flexible than that but that changing oneâs attitudes, values, beliefs and aspirations â the substance of personality â is difficultâ. Behaviour, on the other hand, is what we do. While much of our behaviour (see Theory X and Theory Y) is of course the result of our values and beliefs, it is much easier to behave differently (if only for a short while) than to change beliefs.