Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Amita is a student council member of her school who takes her commitment towards environmental preservation very seriously. She organises various plantation drives and also is in charge of the school recycle plant. She gets very upset and sad when she sees people wasting or misusing paper or cutting trees. Her parents are also famous environmentalists who campaigned for a ban of plastics in the hill areas, They always praised and motivated Amrita to continue to be a pro-environment person.

Amita organises various plantation drives and manages the school recycle plant. What component of attitude is demonstrated here-

Options:

Affective

Behavioural

Cognitive

Simplicity

Correct Answer:

Behavioural

Explanation:

Amita's actions of organizing plantation drives and managing the school recycle plant demonstrate her behavioral component of attitude. This component refers to how people actually behave in response to their beliefs and feelings. Amita's actions show that she is committed to environmental protection and is taking concrete steps to make a difference.

The other options are not as appropriate:

  • Affective refers to people's feelings and emotions towards something. While Amita may have positive feelings about the environment, her actions are a more direct manifestation of her attitude.
  • Cognitive refers to people's beliefs and knowledge about something. Amita may have a strong understanding of environmental issues, but her actions are more directly related to her commitment to taking action.
  • Simplicity refers to how easy it is for people to understand and express their attitudes. Amita's actions are clear and straightforward, demonstrating her commitment to environmental protection.