Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Attitudes changing in the same direction irrespective of it being positive or negative are said to be:

Options:

Congruent

Incongruent

Neutral

Complex

Correct Answer:

Congruent

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Congruent

When attitudes change in the same direction — whether positively or negatively — they are termed congruent. Congruence implies consistency or agreement in direction. For instance, suppose a person has a somewhat positive attitude towards empowerment of women. Reading about a successful woman may make this attitude more positive. This would be a congruent change.