Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

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

Statement 1: More intelligent individuals may be less likely to change their attitudes easily than those with lower intelligence.

Statement 2: Intelligent individuals can also be more willing to change their attitudes when presented with compelling and rational arguments.

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:

Intelligence: More intelligent individuals may be less likely to change their attitudes easily than those with lower intelligence. Higher intelligence often correlates with critical thinking skills, access to more information, and a tendency to carefully evaluate evidence. However, intelligent individuals can also be more willing to change their attitudes when presented with compelling and rational arguments because they base their attitudes on extensive information and critical thinking.