Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Learning attitudes through modeling involves which of the following?

Options:

Developing positive associations between stimuli

Being rewarded or punished for expressing thoughts

Observing others being rewarded or punished for attitudes

Learning attitudes through group or cultural norms

Correct Answer:

Observing others being rewarded or punished for attitudes

Explanation:

Attitudes can also be learned through the process of observing others, known as modelling. In many instances, attitudes are not acquired solely through association or through rewards and punishments. Instead, we learn attitudes by witnessing others being rewarded or punished for expressing certain thoughts or displaying specific behaviors towards a particular attitude object. The students in a classroom may develop a positive attitude towards environmental conservation by observing their teacher's consistent efforts to reduce waste, recycle, and promote eco-friendly practices. As they witness their teacher receiving recognition and praise for their environmental consciousness, the students are likely to adopt a similar positive attitude towards protecting the environment.