Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

Which of the following is necessary to understand the influence of the social context on individuals?

Options:

Studying social-cognitive processes

Relying on common sense and folk wisdom

Analyzing individual behavior in isolation

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Studying social-cognitive processes

Explanation:

In order to understand how the social context shapes individuals, it is imperative to study both social-cognitive processes and social behavior. Social psychologists have demonstrated that relying solely on common sense and popular beliefs is insufficient to comprehend how individuals observe and interpret their own and others' diverse behaviors.