In which of the following condition would there be a high consistency…

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C), (E) only

Behaviour does not always follow attitudes, and consistency between the two is found only under certain conditions.

(A) There is a lot of external pressure for the person to behave in a particular way Incorrect. Consistency is found when there is very little or no external pressure, for example no group pressure to follow a norm. Under a lot of pressure a person may act against her/his own attitude.

(B) The attitude is strong and occupies a central place in the attitude system Correct. A strong and central attitude influences the other attitudes and guides behaviour, so the person acts in line with it.

(C) The person is aware of her/his attitude Correct. A person who is aware of her/his attitude can act on it, so attitude and behaviour agree.

(D) The person thinks that the behaviour would have a negative consequence, and therefore, does not intend to engage in that behaviour Incorrect. The condition for consistency is that the person thinks the behaviour would have a positive consequence, and therefore intends to engage in it. A person who expects a negative consequence does not intend to act, so even a strong attitude may not show in behaviour.

(E) The person’s behaviour is not being watched or evaluated by others Correct. When nobody is watching or evaluating the person, she/he has no reason to hide the attitude and acts according to it.