1 Bloating is the subjective feeling that the abdomen is full but does not necessarily mean that the abdomen is enlarged. 2  Distention is the objective enlargement of the abdomen. 3  Continuous distention of the abdomen usually is caused by fluid, tumors, enlarged organs, or fat within the abdomen.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or situation. Passion for a sport, dislike for a certain actor and negativity toward life in general are each an example of an attitude. attitude. one's disposition, opinion, mental set, etc.
An attitude, in its simplest measure, is simply an individualâs positive or negative evaluation and/or perception of a noun (person, place, or thing). One purpose of this paper is to address theories of attitude formation through affect (emotion), cognition (information), and behavior. A second purpose of this paper is to discuss what functions or benefits attitudes serve individuals. Lastly, the potential influence of attitudes on behavior is explored.