The table below shows four students and the conditions present when each acts on an attitude towards saving water. Whose behaviour is most likely to be consistent with the attitude?
| Student | Attitude strong and central | Aware of own attitude | Group pressure to act otherwise | Behaviour watched and judged by others | Expects a positive consequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asha | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bina | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Chetan | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Dev | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Chetan
Option (1) Asha — Incorrect. Asha faces group pressure to act otherwise. Consistency needs very little or no external pressure.
Option (2) Bina — Incorrect. Bina is not aware of her own attitude. A person must know her attitude for behaviour to follow it.
Option (3) Chetan — Correct. Chetan meets every condition: a strong, central attitude, awareness of it, no outside pressure, no one judging him, and an expected good result.
Option (4) Dev — Incorrect. Dev's behaviour is watched and judged by others. Consistency is more likely when no one is watching or evaluating.
NCERT (2026-27): “Attitude-Behaviour Relationship “• the attitude is strong, and occupies a central place in the attitude system,” “• the person is aware of her/his attitude,” “• there is very little or no external pressure for the person to behave in a particular way. For example, when there is no group pressure to follow a particular norm,” “• the person’s behaviour is not being watched or evaluated by others, and” “• the person thinks that the behaviour would have a positive consequence, and therefore, intends to engage in that behaviour.” |