Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Assertion: Individuals with low self-esteem in themselves are more susceptible to attitude change.

Reasoning: Low self-esteem can make individuals more receptive to external influences.

Options:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Assertion (A) is not true but Reasoning (R) is correct.

Correct Answer:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Assertion: Individuals with low self-esteem in themselves are more susceptible to attitude change. True. People with low self-esteem often lack confidence in their own judgments and are therefore more likely to be influenced by others, making them more susceptible to changing their attitudes.

Reasoning: Low self-esteem can make individuals more receptive to external influences. This is also true. This directly explains why such individuals are more likely to undergo attitude change — because they are more sensitive to opinions, pressure, or suggestions from the outside. 

"Self-esteem: Individuals with low self-esteem and limited confidence in themselves are more susceptible to attitude change. They may be more willing to conform to others' opinions or seek acceptance, making them more open to modifying their attitudes. Low self-esteem can make individuals more receptive to external influences."