It is comparatively easier to change the attitude of an individual who has:
(A) strong prejudice
(B) high self-esteem
(C) low self esteem
(D) low intelligence
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C) and (D) only
Whether an attitude changes depends partly on the target, the person whose attitude is to be changed.
(A) strong prejudice Incorrect. People with strong prejudices are less prone to any attitude change than those who do not hold strong prejudices.
(B) high self-esteem Incorrect. People high on self-esteem have confidence in their own views, so they change their attitudes less easily.
(C) low self esteem Correct. Persons who have a low self-esteem, and do not have sufficient confidence in themselves, change their attitudes more easily.
(D) low intelligence Correct. More intelligent people may change their attitudes less easily than those with lower intelligence. Sometimes the more intelligent change more willingly because they base their attitude on more information, but the general finding is the one asked here.
NCERT (2025-26): “Factors that Influence Attitude Change … People with strong prejudices are less prone to any attitude change than those who do not hold strong prejudices. Persons who have a low self-esteem, and do not have sufficient confidence in themselves, change their attitudes more easily than those who are high on selfesteem. More intelligent people may change their attitudes less easily than those with lower intelligence. However, sometimes more intelligent persons change their attitudes more willingly than less intelligent ones, because they base their attitude on more information and thinking.” |