The concept of balance in attitude change focuses on the relationships between three components. Which of the following represents these components in the "P-O-X" triangle?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: P is the person whose attitude is being studied, O is another person, and X is the topic towards which the attitude is being studied
Fritz Heider’s P-O-X model is used in social psychology to understand how people maintain cognitive balance in their relationships and attitudes. It involves three elements:
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P (Person) – the individual whose attitudes or opinions are being studied.
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O (Other person) – someone who interacts with or is important to P (e.g., a friend, teacher, celebrity).
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X (Attitude object) – the thing, idea, person, or topic toward which the attitude is being expressed.