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In the concept of balance, an attitude changes in the direction of ba…

In the concept of balance, an attitude changes in the direction of balance mainly because a state of imbalance is:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → logically uncomfortable

An unbalanced triangle leaves the relationships not fitting together, and that mental discomfort forces one of the three attitudes to shift.

NCERT (2026-27): “Process of Attitude Change …
The basic idea is that an attitude changes if there is a state of imbalance between the P-O attitude, O-X attitude, and P-X attitude. This is because imbalance is logically uncomfortable. Therefore, the attitude changes in the direction of balance.”