Assertion: The majority of social psychologists have directed their attention toward understanding the conditions that contribute to attitude formation through learning.
Reasoning: A small number of research studies suggest some sort of inborn aspect of attitudes.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Typically, attitudes are acquired through personal experiences and interactions with others. There are a few research studies that show some sort of inborn aspect of attitudes, but such genetic factors influence attitudes only indirectly, along with learning. As a result, the majority of social psychologists have directed their attention toward understanding the conditions that contribute to attitude formation through learning.