Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Which of the following statement is NOT correct in respect of the concept of 'Attitude'?

Options:

Attitude is accompanied by an emotional component, and a tendency to act in a particular way with regard to the attitude object.

An attitude is a state of the mind, a set of views, or thoughts, regarding some topic which have an evaluative feature

Attitudes provide a background that makes it easier for a person to decide how to act in old and new situations.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Attitudes provide a background that makes it easier for a person to decide how to act in old and new situations.

Explanation:

Attitudes, as commonly defined, are mental states that consist of a set of views or thoughts regarding a specific topic, known as the 'attitude object.' These views carry an evaluative quality, whether positive, negative, or neutral. They are accompanied by an emotional component and a tendency to act in a particular manner towards the attitude object.

Attitudes provide a background that makes it easier for a person to decide how to act in new situations.