Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Which factor contributes to consistency between attitudes and behavior when there is no group pressure to follow a particular norm?

Options:

Weak attitude

Lack of awareness about attitude

Positive consequence and intention

Strong attitude occupying a central place

Correct Answer:

Strong attitude occupying a central place

Explanation:

Attitudes and behavior are more likely to be consistent when the attitude is strong and occupies a central place in the attitude system, even in the absence of group pressure to conform to a norm.

Psychologists have identified factors that contribute to consistency between attitudes and behavior. These include:

  1. The strength and centrality of the attitude within the individual's attitude system.
  2. Awareness of one's own attitude.
  3. Minimal or no external pressure to conform to specific behaviors, such as the absence of group norms.
  4. The absence of scrutiny or evaluation from others regarding the behavior.
  5. The belief that the behavior will lead to positive consequences, thus intending to engage in that behavior.