Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Which of the following best describes attitudes?

Options:

Simply ways of thinking about specific topics

Emotional responses to challenging situations

Evaluative thoughts accompanied by behavioral tendencies

Cognitive processes influenced by social context

Correct Answer:

Evaluative thoughts accompanied by behavioral tendencies

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.