Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?

Statement 1: Social behavior encompasses all actions that occur in the presence of others, whether real, imagined, or implied.

Statement 2: Due to social influences, individuals develop views and attitudes towards others and different aspects of life, which manifest as behavioral inclinations.

Options:

Only 1 is correct.

Only 2 is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the statement is correct.

Correct Answer:

Both statements are correct.

Explanation:

Being social goes beyond mere companionship and is an essential aspect of human existence. Social behavior encompasses all actions that occur in the presence of others, whether real, imagined, or implied. Social psychologists explore various types of social behavior and seek to elucidate their underlying reasons. Due to social influences, individuals develop views and attitudes towards others and different aspects of life, which manifest as behavioral inclinations.