Assertion: More intelligent individuals may be less likely to change their attitudes easily than those with lower intelligence.

Reasoning: Higher intelligence often correlates with critical thinking skills, access to more information, and a tendency to carefully evaluate evidence.

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 R is the correct explanation of A.

Intelligence: More intelligent individuals may be less likely to change their attitudes easily than those with lower intelligence. Higher intelligence often correlates with critical thinking skills, access to more information, and a tendency to carefully evaluate evidence. However, intelligent individuals can also be more willing to change their attitudes when presented with compelling and rational arguments because they base their attitudes on extensive information and critical thinking.