Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Jagan is an influential community leader of a minority community in his small town. He preaches that girls should be courageous and says that parents of all girls should have a progressive mindset. They should let their daughters make choices for themselves.

However he did not let girls in his family do so as he believed girls are not safe outside their homes. He married off his daughter at the age of 14 . This shows that

Options:

Behaviour follows attitudes

Attitudes are congruent with behaviours

Changing attitudes is important

An individual's attitude may not always be exhibited through behaviour

Correct Answer:

An individual's attitude may not always be exhibited through behaviour

Explanation:

The correct answer is An individual's attitude may not always be exhibited through behaviour.

Jagan's public pronouncements about girls' empowerment and the need for a progressive mindset are inconsistent with his actions within his own family. This highlights the fact that an individual's attitudes may not always be reflected in their behavior.

The other options are not as accurate:

  • Behavior follows attitudes: This statement suggests that behavior is always directly determined by attitudes, which is not always the case. People may hold certain attitudes but not always act on them due to various factors, such as social norms, personal constraints, or fear of consequences.

  • Attitudes are congruent with behaviors: This statement implies that attitudes and behaviors always align, which is not always true. People may engage in behaviors that contradict their stated attitudes due to various reasons, such as social pressure, self-deception, or situational factors.

  • Changing attitudes is important: While changing attitudes can lead to positive behavioral changes, it is not always a straightforward process. Attitudes can be deeply ingrained and influenced by various factors, making them difficult to modify.

Jagan's behavior demonstrates the complexity of the relationship between attitudes and behavior. While he advocates for girls' empowerment publicly, his personal actions suggest a different attitude towards his own daughters. This highlights the importance of examining both an individual's expressed attitudes and their actual behavior to fully understand their beliefs and values.